The intense heat and humidity will back down across Maryland with the risk of widespread severe storms diminishing.

After a round of severe storms swept through the region Tuesday, another round of dangerous weather is expected Wednesday. The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Day in response.

Severe storms on Tuesday July 8, and Wednesday July 9, caused significant damage across central Maryland, leading to widespread power outages due to fallen tree

Video shows the phenomenon over Bowie as a thunderstorm watch was issued for the region, including Washington DC.

Strong to severe weather is likely in Maryland Wednesday, with a risk of damaging winds, lightning and flash flooding.

Severe thunderstorms and torrential downpours capable of producing flash flooding will both repeat and jump around from day to day over the central United States through the remainder of this week. Republican lawmakers have Texan children’s blood on their hands.

Rounds of violent storms that arrived during the peak afternoon commuting period Tuesday set off four tornado warnings, took down trees, and flooded roadways across the region — with a sequel possible later in the week.