Maryland Heatwave & Wildfire Smoke Alert

Maryland is currently facing a significant weather event, with First Alert Weather Days issued for Wednesday and Thursday due to intense heat, humidity, and deteriorating air quality across much of the state.

Temperatures are expected to near record highs, peaking Wednesday and Thursday with readings approaching 101°F. Combined with high humidity, "feels like" temperatures could reach 105°F. While Wednesday is forecast to be dry, isolated thunderstorms are possible on Thursday.

Air quality is a major concern from Wednesday through Friday. Code orange conditions are expected along the I-95 corridor due to ground-level ozone. This situation may worsen as smoke from Canadian wildfires lowers and thickens, posing a respiratory hazard, especially for vulnerable populations.

Looking ahead, the weekend anticipates warm and muggy conditions with the potential for strong thunderstorms, particularly on Saturday. These storms could bring damaging winds and heavy rainfall, though their intensity might be affected by lingering wildfire smoke. Sunday is expected to be drier.