Heat Index Up To 110° Possible For Portions of Maryland and Northern Virginia As July Begins

After a potentially stormy weekend, Montgomery County could be in for one of its hottest stretches of the summer as July begins. Daily chances for showers and thunderstorms are expected through Sunday before temperatures climb rapidly early next week, with highs forecast to approach 100 degrees and heat index values potentially reaching as high as 110 degrees by Thursday.

Friday is expected to be warm with a high near 86 degrees and an 80% chance of precipitation. A morning shower will give way to the potential for heavy thunderstorms during the afternoon. Some storms could produce torrential downpours, hail and damaging wind gusts.

The wet pattern continues Saturday, with cloudy and humid conditions, a high around 79 degrees and an 88% chance of rain. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are possible throughout the day, which could impact outdoor events and activities…

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