MARYLAND — After a taste of early summer warmth on Sunday, a sharp weather shift is underway as strong overnight storms sweep across the state, bringing the potential for isolated severe weather and a return to March-like temperatures.
Sunday’s highs soared 20 to 25 degrees above average, giving residents an unusually warm end to the weekend. But that warmth will quickly fade as a cold front pushes through Maryland early Monday morning, dropping temperatures back into the 50s for the start of the new week.
Forecasters say a few storms could briefly turn severe overnight into early Monday. While the overall threat remains on the lower end of the scale — categorized as a level 1 to 2 risk out of 5 — the possibility of isolated severe storms is not zero. The strongest activity is expected to move across the state overnight, clearing Maryland’s Eastern Shore by late Monday morning.
In addition to heavy rain and thunder, breezy conditions will follow the front. Wind gusts could reach around 30 mph Monday, adding a noticeable chill to the cooler air.
Midweek conditions look calmer. Tuesday and Wednesday will stay mainly dry, with daytime highs holding in the 50s. A few scattered showers may develop later Thursday, though much of the day is expected to remain pleasant with temperatures rebounding into the low 60s.
Looking ahead to Friday, another cold front approaches, bringing a higher chance of showers to close out the workweek.
For now, Marylanders should prepare for a stormy overnight period, gusty winds Monday, and a return to more typical March weather after Sunday’s brief warm spell.
