When will Maryland experience record high temperatures?

Record high temperatures are forecast for Wednesday and Thursday across many climate sites in Maryland.

What is the fire danger risk in Maryland this week?

High fire danger conditions will develop due to hot temperatures, low relative humidity, and worsening drought.

Will Maryland's heatwave continue through the weekend?

Summer-like temperatures are expected to persist Friday into Saturday, with a cold front bringing cooler weather and rain on Sunday.

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Maryland Heatwave: Record Highs Loom This Week

13 Apr

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Summary

Record high temperatures are forecast for Wednesday and Thursday.
Hot weather, low humidity, and drought fuel high fire danger.
Summer-like temperatures in the 80s and 90s expected all week.

Maryland Heatwave: Record Highs Loom This Week

Unseasonably hot weather is expected to build across Maryland this week, with record high temperatures potentially occurring on Wednesday and Thursday. Although humidity will be low, the persistent heat, coupled with worsening drought conditions and low relative humidity, will create high fire danger.

Temperatures will start in the 70s on Monday, climbing into the upper 80s on Tuesday, with many areas experiencing mild mornings. By Wednesday and Thursday, temperatures could significantly surpass historical records. For example, the record high at BWI Marshall for Wednesday is 88° set in 1941, but a high of 92° is forecast, which would break it.