Severe Thunderstorms Could Hit MD Friday: Latest Updates, Timing

MARYLAND ? Father's Day weekend in Maryland could get off to a stormy, hot start Friday as a passing cold front brings the potential for severe weather and damaging winds to the area.

On Friday, Marylanders should expect another hot, humid day with temperatures reaching the upper 80s to mid-90s, according to the National Weather Service's latest forecast. The forecast also calls for clear conditions and abundant sunshine.

However, that could change later Friday when a cold front capable of producing scattered strong to severe thunderstorms pushes into the state.

The NWS issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for areas of Maryland including Baltimore, Prince George's, Anne Arundel, Charles, St. Mary's, Calvert, central and southeast Montgomery, central and southeast Howard, and southeast Harford counties.

According to the NWS, scattered thunderstorms are possible mainly between 4-9 p.m. and a few could produce damaging wind gusts and an instance or two of hail.

The Capital Weather Gang's latest forecast is similar, but widespread damage is not expected, they said.

"Storms are possible this afternoon, but odds ramp up toward early evening," the Capital Weather Gang said in its latest forecast. "The main severe storm threat is from damaging wind gusts over 57 mph. Perhaps a little bit of hail."

By Saturday, Marylanders should expect idyllic conditions with clear skies and plenty of sunshine.

"Sunshine should reign," the Capital Weather Gang said. "A refreshing breeze from the north goes nicely with high temperatures not far from 85. Dew points slowly sink back into the 50s, making it very comfortable."

Enjoy the comfortable weekend because temperatures are expected to spike again next week, forecasters said. By Monday, the area could see highs as hot as the mid-90s and humidity is predicted to rise to less-than-comfortable levels.

Here's a look at the detailed NWS forecast for Father's Day weekend in Maryland:

Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 94.