Baltimore’s Health Commissioner has declared a “Code Red” extreme heat alert for the city for Wednesday and is opening cooling centers. The heat index is expected to be in excess of 100 degrees. The Commissioner urges you to stay cool, stay hydrated and stay in touch with your neighbors, especially seniors and medically frail individuals […]

A Code Red heat advisory has been issued in Baltimore City starting Thursday. Due to forecasted extreme heat, the city’s Health Commissioner, Dr. Leana Wen, declared the Code Red advisory from Thursday through Saturday. The heat index is expected to reach 105 degrees Thursday with hot temperatures and humidity continuing into the weekend. “Heat is […]