(Updated July 1, 7:35 p.m.) July starts with hot temperatures, humidity and thunderstorms.

After Friday afternoon and evening storms, a couple pop-up showers are possible early in the night. After midnight, it will be mostly dry.

Saturday will be another hot, steamy and stormy day with highs in the low 90s. It is a Weather Alert day for strong to severe thunderstorms. The Storm Prediction Center has placed Maryland under a slight risk for severe weather.

A line of storms is forecast to move across the state tomorrow evening ahead of the next weather-maker, a cold front.

The main threats will be damaging wind gusts and heavy rain, which could lead to isolated areas of flooding. Hail is another risk. The tornado threat is low.

High temperatures for Saturday will reach the upper 80s and low 90s, and it will be a humid day.

A few showers are possible Saturday night into Sunday morning, but the day looks dry with sunshine by the afternoon. Then, the Fourth of July forecast looks great, especially for outdoor activities and viewing fireworks. High temperatures will reach the upper 80s and low 90s with mostly sunny skies. It will be dry and cooler by the evening.

For those heading to the beach this weekend, be mindful of storms on Saturday and Sunday. It will be dry and cool by Monday.