Summer is turning up the heat across Maryland this week, and the humidity isn't far behind. That classic August combo will make it feel even hotter - and keep daily thunderstorm chances in play.

The pattern is shifting as high pressure slides offshore, letting warmer, moisture-packed air flow in. By Thursday, a weak front will be moving our way, stirring up the atmosphere and giving us a better shot at those pop-up afternoon and evening storms.

Tuesday afternoon brought highs in the upper 80s to low 90s across much of the state. Morning clouds gave way to sunshine, but a few showers managed to bubble up - mostly in the mountains - with a stray cell possible closer to the Bay. Any storms will fade quickly after sunset, and the night will stay warm and muggy with lows in the 70s. Expect so

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