Baltimore is heading into a hotter, stickier stretch, with temperatures rising from around 73 degrees early Sunday to 89 by afternoon, then climbing even higher next week. A few storms may pop up Sunday, but most of the city should stay dry — for now.
Sunday Starts Quiet, Then Turns Spotty
Sunday will be partly sunny, with south winds between 3 and 9 mph and a high near 89 degrees. Isolated showers and thunderstorms may develop after 2 p.m., with a 20% chance of rain, according to the National Weather Service.
Most storm activity should be brief, with new rainfall expected to stay below a tenth of an inch. Tonight brings a low around 73, isolated showers or thunderstorms before 8 p.m., and mostly cloudy skies afterward, so outdoor plans are not a washout — though lightning could briefly clear patios, ball fields and waterfront spots.
Heat Takes Over By Tuesday
Monday climbs to 91 degrees with another 20% chance of afternoon storms, followed by 96 Tuesday and 95 Wednesday. Tuesday and Wednesday will be mostly sunny before slight afternoon storm chances arrive, but the humidity will make the heat feel more oppressive than the sky might suggest.
The new outlook is a sharper turn than Saturday's forecast, which pointed to a milder start to the week; Hoodline's previous forecast had highs closer to the low 90s. The weather service says heat-index values could approach Heat Advisory criteria by midweek, especially across the hotter and more humid parts of the region.
Storm Chances Rise Thursday
Thursday currently looks like the most unsettled day, with a high near 94 and a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, including a slight chance of rain before 8 a.m. Friday stays warm near 89 with a 30% chance of storms, while Saturday offers a cooler high around 85 and only a slight afternoon storm chance.
No Maryland land-based watches, warnings or advisories are listed in the current forecast, but the week still calls for basic heat-and-lightning planning. Shift strenuous outdoor activity earlier, keep water handy, and head indoors when thunder rolls; the isolated storms may be brief, but the heat will linger.
