Excessive Heat — Southern Baltimore, Maryland

2018-07-03 · Southern Baltimore, Maryland

Event narrative

Heat indices around 110 degrees were reported. The Maryland Department of Health reported 8 fatalities due to the excessive heat in Baltimore City. The fatalities occurred during the week of July 3rd to July 9th.

Wider weather episode

An upper-level high along with surface high over the western Atlantic led to hot and humid conditions.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 772286. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.