# Maryland Hits 85 Degrees with Severe Weather Threats

> Maryland could reach 85 degrees Friday before severe storms, tornado risks, and cold fronts hit.
- Title: Maryland Hits 85 Degrees with Severe Weather Threats
- Summary: Maryland could reach 85 degrees Friday before severe storms, tornado risks, and cold fronts hit. Maryland temperatures may climb to 85 degrees Friday as…
- Keywords: maryland, weather, severe storms, tornado risk, cold front, baltimore, capital region, news, local, Hits, Degrees, Severe
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weekend-weather-5U2FVQ24CVGCBA6APWCUBRV35Q
- Author: Max Schaeffer
- Published: 2026-10-16T13:40:44.294+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: maryland, weather, severe storms, tornado risk, cold front, baltimore, capital region, news, local
## Maryland Temperatures Rise
Maryland temperatures could climb to 85 degrees on Friday before a cold front brings damaging winds and possible tornadoes.
## Severe Weather Risks
Baltimore and the capital region face a 15%-29% chance of severe wind gusts while Maryland’s northeast corner near Aberdeen has a 30%-44% chance.
## Tornado and Cold Front Threat
Aberdeen and the northeast also face a 2% tornado risk as the National Weather Service forecasts severe storms and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Friday.
## Key takeaway

Maryland temperatures may climb to 85 degrees Friday as severe weather threatens the region with damaging winds, possible tornadoes, and a cold front.