The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a forecast of sunny skies with a high near 41 degrees today, accompanied by gusty northwest winds that could reach up to 23 mph, according to their latest update. As we move into the nighttime, the skies are expected to remain mostly clear with the temperature dipping to around 24 degrees. Looking forward to tomorrow, clear skies persist along with a calm wind eventually joining forces with a northwest breeze at about 5 mph, pointing towards a high of approximately 45 degrees.

However, residents should note that there is an elevated risk for fire today due to low humidity levels and gusty winds, per a Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service . Relative humidity values will plummet to 20 to 25 percent, and those northwest winds, steady at 10 to 15 mph, are likely to gust up to 20 to 25 mph, which may make outdoor burning particularly risky from late this morning until mid-afternoon, despite the weather looking fair overall.

As the week progresses, Tuesday's forecast anticipates partly sunny skies with a high near 59 degrees while Wednesday brings a stark contrast with a 100% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms followed by highs around 65 degrees, the chance for showers continues into Wednesday night with a 60% probability before the return of partly sunny conditions on Thursday and a high near 52 degrees.

The hazardous weather outlook extends into mid-week, with the potential for isolated severe thunderstorms on Wednesday that could come with damaging wind gusts, highlighted by "Strong west to northwest winds, including gale conditions, are possible on Thursday behind a strong cold front," states the National Weather Service . Although severe weather has not triggered a spotter activation just yet, individuals are advised to stay vigilant as these conditions could rapidly develop.

For more detailed information, including safety tips and future forecasts, individuals can refer to the full meteorological rundown on the National Weather Service website.