Maryland Weather Forecast: Dangerous Heat Returning This Week

The break in the high temperatures over the past few days is about to move out of the area, and will be replaced by 100-degree heat and storm threats, according to the latest forecast.

The heat index, or "feels like" temperature, will climb to the upper 90s by Wednesday and is expected to hit 100 degrees by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Areas east of Interstate 95 and along the interstate may see these temperatures reach the low 100s.

The heat index will stay high through the weekend, according to forecasters.

There also will be a chance for thunderstorms daily this week, with the best chance for storms this weekend.

Monday is expected to have slightly cooler temperatures, but maintains the storm chances.

Here's the latest forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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