Baltimore, Maryland – Relentless heat will grip Maryland Friday, July 25th, with dangerous triple-digit temperatures triggering a Heat Advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. across the Baltimore metro.
According to the National Weather Service, Baltimore’s Inner Harbor will feel like 109°F Friday afternoon as highs reach 101°F under mostly sunny skies. The advisory urges residents to limit time outdoors, especially on high-traffic corridors like I-95 and U.S. Route 1, where radiant heat can intensify pavement temperatures. Stay indoors if possible, hydrate frequently, and check on elderly neighbors and pets.
A slight chance of thunderstorms could develop after 2 p.m. Friday, offering brief relief. Winds will remain light, providing little natural cooling.
Friday night stays warm with lows in the lower 80s. By Saturday, more instability moves in. Storm chances increase after 2 p.m. Saturday, with rain and thunder possible through Sunday evening. Though highs remain in the upper 90s this weekend, cloud cover may cap extreme heat slightly.
Looking Ahead:
- Monday, July 28: Another heat surge. Highs near 101°F under sunny skies — strongest heatwave of the week.
- Tuesday Night: Temps dip to upper 70s before a slight cooldown Wednesday.
- Wednesday, July 30: High near 88°F with mostly sunny skies and a drier pattern returning.
⏩ Five-Day Forecast (Baltimore):
- Friday: High 101°F | Heat Index up to 109°F | Slight chance of storms after 2 p.m.
- Saturday: High 96°F | Storm chance after 2 p.m. (30%)
- Sunday: High 98°F | Showers and storms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. (50%)
- Monday: High 101°F | Sunny and dangerously hot
- Tuesday: Low 80s | Thunderstorm chances remain through early evening
- Wednesday: High 88°F | Mostly sunny and slightly cooler
⚠️ Heat Advisory remains active until 8 p.m. Friday. Additional alerts possible through Monday if heat and storm risks persist.
