Weekend Storm Threat: Maryland Weather Forecast

It's been a nice, clear week, with temperatures only reaching 83 degrees on Thursday. The weekend weather forecast for Maryland is shaping up to be warmer and wetter, according to the National Weather Service.

There's a slight chance for showers and storms Friday, as highs move to the mid 80s.

Storms are likely Saturday, with showers potentially extending into the overnight hours. Temperatures will reach 90 degrees.

Things clear out Sunday, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 86 degrees.

We'll stay sunny and in the upper 80s as we head into the workweek.

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

Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.