Maryland Weather: Alert Days issued for tonight and tomorrow in Baltimore

BALTIMORE -- Your WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued First Alert Weather Days for tonight and Sunday for the potential for strong to severe storms and flash flooding. A frontal boundary will help produce scattered showers and thunderstorms today and tomorrow in Baltimore. Be sure to stay tuned to the First Alert Weather Team for the very latest.

Saturday

A few more clouds around today and we will have on and off showers and some thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours. Some thunderstorms could be severe, especially during the evening hours, producing damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain. It's a bit breezy today with peak gusts approaching 20 mph at times. We can expect daytime highs in the low 80s with a humid feel.

Saturday Night

Cloudy skies linger with additional scattered rain chances. An additional 0.25-0.50" is possible overnight with lows in the low 70s. Some heavier showers and storms are possible through midnight. Sunday Like yesterday, we will watch for some scattered PM thunderstorms, which could turn severe. The storms on Sunday will pose an additional threat of damaging winds and an even higher chance of flash flooding in some areas. Sunday is another day where you need to stay weather aware. The WJZ First Alert Weather Team will be here throughout the day and evening to update you on any severe weather watches and/or warnings. Storms could happen at anytime on Sunday, but the window for greatest storm coverage is between noon and 8 PM. Otherwise, southerly winds keep the humidity locked in place and daytime highs are once again in the low 80s, and we should enjoy more sunshine compared to Saturday.

Sunday Night

This lingering frontal boundary keeps the chance for rain in place through Sunday night. It's a cloudy and damp night with lows near 70 degrees.

Monday

The start of the week looks to be a transition day as the front continues to push east. This cold front will help keep "Ernesto" well offshore. However, we'll still experience dangerous rip currents along Delaware and Maryland Atlantic beaches. Please listen to lifeguards and only swim while they're on duty. We can expect to see a bit more sun, but the chance for an afternoon shower or thunderstorm remains. It should start to feel a bit cooler by the afternoon with daytime highs in the low 80s.

Beautiful Stretch

After Monday, it's shaping up to be a beautiful week with lower humidity and temperatures slightly below average for this time of year. Tuesday looks gorgeous with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and plenty of sun. Be sure to schedule in the outdoor time. It will feel quite refreshing and a bit like fall is on the horizon during the evening and overnight hours. Enjoy!