Heat — Southern Baltimore, Maryland

2012-07-08 · Southern Baltimore, Maryland

Event narrative

Heat indices were estimated to be between 105 and 109 degrees based on observations nearby. A fatality was reported due to the heat.

Wider weather episode

Upper-level high pressure built overhead while surface high pressure moved off the coast. A southerly flow combined with sunshine and subsidence for hot and humid conditions.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 405507. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.