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Maryland Faces Short Heat Surge With Weekend Highs in the 90s

Stagnant, sunlit air is expected to push ground-level ozone to Code Orange on Friday, raising health concerns for people with heart or lung conditions.

Overview

  • Forecasters say daytime highs will reach the low-to-mid 90s on Friday and peak in the mid-90s on Saturday.
  • Humidity will increase late Saturday into Sunday morning, briefly making the air feel sticky before it eases later Sunday.
  • A likely window for thunderstorms is expected Saturday night, mainly after 7 p.m., with only isolated storms possible by Sunday afternoon.
  • Baltimore Metro is forecast to hit Code Orange air quality on Friday, so children, older adults and people with heart or lung conditions should reduce outdoor exertion.
  • Overnight lows will remain comfortable in the 50s and 60s and coastal spots like Ocean City and higher-elevation areas like Oakland will be noticeably cooler, with temperatures easing into the 80s early next week.