Baltimore, Maryland – Triple-digit temperatures will scorch central Maryland as Monday’s high nears 98°, triggering a summer weather alert for Baltimore and surrounding areas.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday, July 28th will bring dangerously hot conditions with a heat index up to 104° by afternoon. Winds will stay light, offering little relief. Hydration and shade are essential, especially for vulnerable groups or those working outdoors. Light and variable winds shift southerly after 8 a.m., potentially pushing heat deeper into the city and along major corridors like I-95 and U.S. Route 40.
While Monday will be sunny and calm, it sets the stage for even hotter days. Tuesday’s high is forecast to hit 100°F, with little cloud cover and elevated overnight lows around 82°. By Wednesday, Baltimore could see the week’s hottest temperature at 101°F, followed by another sticky night and 40% chance of evening thunderstorms.
Those without air conditioning are urged to check for cooling shelters. Avoid strenuous activity between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., and monitor pets and elderly neighbors for signs of heat exhaustion.
Storms return Thursday with showers and possible thunderstorms before 8 a.m. and again after 2 p.m. Friday brings relief with highs in the upper 80s and cooler lows near 70°, followed by a seasonable Saturday.
📅 Five-Day Forecast for Baltimore (Monday, July 28 – Saturday, August 2):
- Monday: Sunny and hot, high near 98°. Heat index up to 104°.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, low around 81°.
- Tuesday: Sunny and hotter, high near 100°.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 82°.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 101°.
- Wednesday Night: 40% chance of thunderstorms after 8 p.m., low around 80°.
- Thursday: Showers and storms likely (70%), high around 87°.
- Thursday Night: Storms continue (60%), low near 73°.
- Friday: Partly sunny, high near 86°.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, low near 70°.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 87°.
⚠️ Heat alerts remain possible through midweek. Next update expected by Monday evening.
