Baltimore, Maryland – Baltimore residents should brace for triple-digit heat index values this weekend, as highs reach 96°F starting Saturday and continue through Monday. The National Weather Service warns of an increased risk of heat-related illness, especially for those without access to air conditioning.
According to the NWS Baltimore/Washington office, Saturday’s high temperature will top out at 96°F under mostly sunny skies. Sunday will bring more of the same, with only partial cloud cover to break the heat. A heat index near 100°F is expected each afternoon through Monday. Winds remain light, offering little relief, and overnight lows will stay in the mid-to-upper 70s, keeping conditions uncomfortably warm for many.
Thunderstorms return by Monday afternoon, with a 40% chance of strong storms after 2 p.m., potentially bringing gusty winds and brief heavy downpours. Commuters on I-95, US-40, and MD-295 should monitor conditions closely as isolated flooding and travel delays are possible into Monday night.
Heat safety tips: Stay hydrated, avoid strenuous outdoor activity during peak heat (noon to 5 p.m.), and check on vulnerable neighbors. Cooling centers may open across Baltimore County if temperatures continue to rise.
🔎 Five-Day Baltimore Weather Outlook (Sat, July 5 – Wed, July 10):
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 93°F, low 74°F
- Sunday: Partly cloudy, high 96°F, low 78°F
- Monday: 40% chance of p.m. thunderstorms, high 96°F, low 79°F
- Tuesday: 30% chance of storms after 2 p.m., high 96°F, low 78°F
- Wednesday: Afternoon storms possible, high 94°F, low 77°F
