Weather whiplash is in Maryland's workweek forecast

Get ready. It's a battle of the seasons across Maryland this week. Friday and Saturday are First Alert Weather Days. Friday's weather will be impactful due to gusty winds and an evening line of storms. Gusty winds and a sharp drop in temperature are expected on Saturday.

Temperatures will gradually cool back into the 60s this evening, under a few clouds. It'll feel warmer outside compared to the past couple of evenings. The forecast remains dry. 

Warmth builds in Baltimore, near record heat Wednesday

The WJZ First Alert Weather Team is forecasting a high temperature of 85° at BWI Marshall on Wednesday afternoon, just shy of the record high of 86° set back in 1975. Spotty showers and storms will move through Maryland Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Thursday won't be as warm, with a continued chance of showers crossing through the area.

Gusty showers Friday, chilly weekend ahead across Maryland

A powerful cold front will move through Maryland on Friday.

Friday afternoon includes a surge of gusty winds, mild temperatures and a line of storms. A burst of rain and wind is most likely during the early hours of Friday evening. Temperatures will tumble into the 40s and 50s, with breezy winds behind the rain. It's not out of the question that the first snowflakes of the season will fall across the mountains of western Maryland early Saturday morning. Snow accumulation is not expected.

Get ready for a true fall chill. Saturday will be breezy and chilly, with afternoon temperatures in the mid to upper 50s. Wind gusts will remain in the 25 to 40 mph range through the afternoon. Keep gusty winds in mind if you're planning outdoor activities. 

Winds relax Saturday night. The first widespread frost of the season is possible by Sunday morning. Despite a cold start to the day, sunshine will send temperatures back into the mid and upper 50s on Sunday afternoon with much less wind.