Baltimore, Maryland – Baltimore residents are bracing for a stretch of intense summer heat, with triple-digit temperatures forecast to hit the region by Friday and a chance for weekend storms that could disrupt outdoor plans.
According to the National Weather Service, high temperatures will climb steadily from the upper 80s today to near 100°F on Friday, with humidity pushing the heat index even higher across the city and central Maryland. A heat advisory could be issued, and officials are urging people to limit strenuous activity outdoors, drink extra water, and check on neighbors—especially the elderly and those without air conditioning.
Key arteries like I-95, US-40, and city neighborhoods from Inner Harbor to Towson will feel the brunt of the extreme heat. Power companies are preparing for potential increased demand as air conditioning use surges. By Saturday afternoon, showers and thunderstorms may break the heat, bringing brief relief but also raising the risk of localized flooding, especially in low-lying areas.
School summer programs, outdoor work crews, and anyone planning to attend Orioles games or waterfront events should take extra precautions. Cooling centers may open if temperatures stay elevated.
This dangerous heat wave is expected to last through at least Saturday, with thunderstorms possibly lingering into early next week. Stay tuned for updated advisories as conditions evolve.
Baltimore 5-Day Weather Outlook:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 90°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 95°F.
- Friday: Hot, high near 100°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, then a 40% chance of thunderstorms, high 97°F.
- Sunday: Chance of showers and storms, high 94°F.
