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Code Red Extreme Heat Alert Declared for Tuesday, July 8th

BALTIMORE, MD (Monday, July 7, 2025) – With temperatures expected to rise in the Baltimore region, the heat index is forecasted to exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday, July 8, Baltimore City Interim Commissioner of Health Mary Beth Haller has issued a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert. The alert signals dangerously high temperatures and humidity levels that pose a serious risk to health and safety, especially for vulnerable adults, children, and those working outdoors.  

TODAY: Health Department Announces Additional Cooling Centers in Response to Escalating Heat Index for Tuesday, June 24

BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, June 24, 2025) – As temperatures continue to rise and the heat index escalates, Baltimore City remains under a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert through Thursday, June 26th. With today's heat index expected to exceed 110 degrees, additional cooling centers will be available across the City for those seeking relief from the heat.  

Interim Health Commissioner Declares First Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Sunday, June 22nd Through Thursday, June 26th

BALTIMORE, MD (Friday, June 20, 2025) – With temperatures expected to rise in the Baltimore region and the heat index forecasted to reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit for multiple days starting Sunday, June 22nd, the Baltimore City Interim Commissioner of Health Mary Beth Haller has declared a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Sunday, 22nd through Thursday, June 26th. The heat index is a measure of air temperature and relative humidity and indicates how hot it feels to the human body.  

 

 

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