An extreme heat alert is in effect over the weekend in Baltimore as temperatures soar into the 90s.
The Baltimore City Health Department issued a Code Red extreme heat alert through Tuesday as the heat wave “poses significant health risks to the public.” The department urged people working outdoors, older adults, young children, people with chronic health challenges and those with pets to take caution.
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The chance of rain and thunderstorms returns Saturday, with a 30% possibility of showers and storms after 4 p.m. Otherwise, it should be mostly sunny with a high near 92 and a low around 75.
On Sunday, there’s a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with skies mostly cloudy and a high near 91 and a low around 76.
Mostly sunny conditions are expected to return Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs in the low to mid-90s and lows in the 70s. Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be the hottest with highs of 96.
