Temperatures in Maryland could climb all the way to 85 degrees on Friday, bringing with it the possibility of severe storms before a cold front rolls in for the weekend.

The front could also bring intense wind gusts. Baltimore and the capital region are at a 15%-29% chance of severe wind while Maryland’s northeast corner near Aberdeen is between 30% and 44%. Aberdeen and the northeast also face a 2% tornado risk, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service.

NWS issued a severe thunderstorm watch for most of Maryland including Baltimore and the capital region from 1:25 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday.

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Saturday and Sunday are currently forecast to stay dry and cool, which will be welcome news for those hitting the streets for the Baltimore Running Festival Saturday morning.

Saturday’s high will be 57 degrees, representing an almost 30-degree drop a day apart. Sunday will stay chilly, with a high of 59.