Heat — Southern Baltimore, Maryland

2018-07-16 · Southern Baltimore, Maryland

Event narrative

Heat indices were close to 100 degrees. The Maryland Department of Health reported three fatalities due to the heat during the week of July 10th through July 16th.

Wider weather episode

Upper-level high pressure nearby and surface high pressure to our south and east caused hot and humid conditions.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 772381. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.