Maryland Weekend Weather: Autumn Calling

MARYLAND — With minimal effects from the remnants of Hurricane Irma not expected until next week if at all, the weekend forecast for Maryland is shaping up to be downright delightful, according to the local headquarters of the National Weather Service. We're talking about abundant sunshine with non-stifling highs during the day and crisp temperatures at night.

Saturday is expected to be mostly sunny with highs in the low 70s and dipping to the low 50s in the evening. Pretty much the same thing is expected Sunday. Both days will feature light winds. (Get Patch’s real-time news alerts or like us on Facebook. For iPhone users, get the free Patch app.)

Here's a quick read on the weekend and a peek ahead to next week, courtesy of the National Weather Service:

Friday Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 8 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 7 to 9 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 7 to 9 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

Monday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

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