Maryland’s Scorching Fourth of July | Annapolis News

Maryland’s Fourth of July weekend is heating up — literally. Temperatures are expected to soar to 102°F, with the heat index hitting 113°F, triggering an extreme heat warning across the entire state. Add in a Code Orange air quality alert, especially in Baltimore and the Eastern Shore, and you’ve got a dangerous combo that’s already causing a spike in heat-related illnesses. Hospitals are seeing more cases of heat exhaustion, and officials are urging people to stay indoors, hydrate, and avoid outdoor activities. Parades in Annapolis, Takoma Park, and Laurel have been scaled back or canceled entirely, while water taxis and Amtrak are adjusting schedules due to heat impacts on infrastructure. To stay safe, Maryland is opening cooling centers and extending pool hours — find locations on the Maryland Department of Health website. 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/84674688f28ada31