Storms, wind and cold will impact Maryland this week
A record high of 88° was reached at BWI Marshall Airport on Wednesday afternoon. Baltimore's previous record was set at 86° back in 1975. It will remain warm and a bit humid through the afternoon.
This week's weather whiplash will continue with drastic temperature changes, wind and storms in the forecast. Friday and Saturday are First Alert Weather Days, due to expected gusty winds, big temperatures swings and Friday evening storms.
Temperatures cool off into tonight. We'll wake to temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to mid-60s across the state on Thursday morning. Plan on temperatures around 60 in Baltimore early Thursday.
Scattered showers move through our area on Thursday. Temperatures remain in the mid-60s in many areas -- about 20° cooler than on Wednesday.
Drastic weather changes will impact Maryland
A burst of rain and strong gusty wind are most likely during the early hours of Friday evening. Afternoon temperatures will tumble from the lower 80s back into the 40s and 50s overnight with breezy winds, as the rain slowly exits during the overnight hours.
Temperatures will be in the 40s and 50s on Saturday morning, with winds gusting 25 to 35 MPH. The breeze will make it feel chillier. It'll be a very brisk start to the Baltimore Running Festival. Wind-chills Saturday morning will be in the upper 30s and lower 40s for the first several hours of the morning.
Few snowflakes possible in western Maryland mountains
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. There won't be any accumulation.
Saturday afternoon 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. The winds relax by Saturday night. Keep gusty winds in mind if you're planning outdoor activities.
The first widespread frost of the season is possible on 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.