BCPS cancels all outdoor games, practices for Wednesday due to extreme heat

TOWSON, MD—As the late summer heat wave continues, Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced that all outdoor games and practices for Wednesday, September 6, are cancelled due to extreme heat. All indoor games, matches, and practices are expected to proceed as scheduled for Tuesday. All teams are encouraged to practice indoors when applicable. Officials added that schools may conduct voluntary […]

Heat Advisory issued for Baltimore area on Tuesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from noon until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Heat index values this afternoon will range from 100 to 105 degrees. Forecasters say hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses to occur. If spending extended times outdoors, residents should stay […]

BCPS cancels all outdoor games, practices for Tuesday due to extreme heat

TOWSON, MD—The late summer heat wave lives on in Maryland for another few days. Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced that all outdoor games and practices for Tuesday, September 5, have been cancelled due to extreme heat. All indoor games, matches, and practices are expected to proceed as scheduled for Tuesday. All teams are encouraged to practice indoors when […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Baltimore area on Monday as heat returns

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Monday in Baltimore as summer heat looks to return to the region. The National Weather Service says high temperatures on Monday will be in the mid-90s. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for […]

Excessive Heat Warning issued for Saturday in Baltimore area, heat index of 111 degrees expected

UPDATE: The Excessive Heat Warning has been cancelled and a Heat Advisory has been issued. Heat index values are expected to reach 108 degrees. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Baltimore area. This new warning will be in effect from noon until 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2023. […]

Excessive Heat Warning issued for Friday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Baltimore area. The warning will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday. Forecasters say dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values of around 110 degrees. Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working […]

Excessive Heat Watch issued for Friday in Baltimore, heat index of 110 degrees possible

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for Friday in the Baltimore area.  A Heat Advisory has already been issued for Thursday. For Thursday’s Heat Advisory, heat index values of around 105 degrees are expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch on Friday, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of up to 110 degrees are possible. […]

Heat Advisory issued for Thursday in Baltimore, heat index to exceed 105 degrees

UPDATE: An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for Friday in the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Thursday in the Baltimore area.  The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 27, 2023. Maximum heat index values in the advisory area are expected to be […]