This morning in Baltimore, temperatures are sitting in the mid-60s, about 67°F, under partly cloudy skies. Expect a fast warm-up: mostly sunny this afternoon with a high near 89°F and a steady south wind that will crank up both humidity and evening gusts.
Heat And Cooling Centers
Heat is set to build further Friday and into next week, so if you or someone you care for is heat-sensitive, Baltimore’s Code Red cooling-center program is the place to start. According to the Baltimore City Health Department, cooling centers and senior-center sites open when a Code Red alert is declared and the city posts locations and hours online, and you can call 311 to confirm. Basic game plan for today: hydrate, avoid long stretches in direct sun, and check on older or medically vulnerable neighbors.
Winds, Small Craft Advisories And Weekend Storms
Forecasters at the National Weather Service say highs will be near 89°F this afternoon with south winds around 2-15 mph and gusts up to 21 mph, which can make sidewalks and rooftops feel noticeably hotter. Small craft advisories are posted for portions of the Chesapeake and local waters from mid-afternoon into the overnight hours, so recreational boaters might want to think twice or stay ashore. There is a slight chance of late-night showers tonight, but the odds of organized showers and thunderstorms jump Friday and into Saturday, with precipitation chances roughly 60-90 percent and the main concerns being heavy downpours and gusty winds.
Plan For The Commute And Weekend Plans
If you have outdoor plans Friday or Saturday, line up indoor backups now, since sudden downpours can make roads slick and slash visibility during evening commutes. Secure loose patio furniture and umbrellas, keep an eye on radar and alerts, and consider shifting strenuous outdoor work to early morning hours. For a broader look at how this heat-then-storms pattern could play out, earlier coverage offers more context.
