Second temperature record broken in Baltimore amid hot spring weather
The Baltimore region broke its record high temperature again on Thursday as hot spring weather continued.
On Thursday afternoon, temperatures at BWI Airport reached 91 degrees, beating the previous record of 90 degrees, which was set in 2012. The temperature could continue to climb before the end of the day.
Baltimore also broke the record on Wednesday, as a high of 91 degrees was reported at the airport. The record for April 15 was 88 degrees, set back in 1941.
The airport serves as the official climate location for the city.
Baltimore also recorded the earliest afternoon with temperatures in the 90s since 2013, as an abnormally warm weather pattern developed over the southeastern and eastern United States this week.
Despite the record-high temperatures, there was some relief as humidity stayed low, with not much of a heat index to factor in.
Thursday will be Maryland's last day of 90° heat for the foreseeable future.
The ongoing moderate drought conditions, combined with a gusty breeze, hot temperatures and low relative humidity, have caused an increased risk of brush fires through Friday. Outdoor burning is discouraged. Be aware that certain towns and counties may implement burn bans due to the tinder-dry and hot weather conditions.
Spotty showers and storms could pop up through the end of the workweek. A greater chance of light rain arrives on Sunday, followed by much cooler weather.