Maryland Heat Wave and Storm Threat | Annapolis News

Maryland’s sweltering heat is here to stay—triple digits and a heat index of 111° in Baltimore, with an extreme heat warning covering most of the state. But the real danger? Severe thunderstorms brewing between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., packing wind gusts up to 70 mph. The heat’s already disrupted travel and Fourth of July events, with some festivals moving to evening slots. Add in a code orange air quality alert in Baltimore and a code red in D.C. suburbs, and you’ve got a recipe for trouble—especially with fireworks on the horizon. Stay hydrated, heed the warnings, and head to one of Maryland’s cooling centers or extended pools to beat the heat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dd37b3a132b0c2fc