Code Red Heat Advisory for Baltimore This Weekend

This weekend, the Baltimore City Health Department has issued a “Code Red” heat advisory Saturday and Sunday.

Temperatures are supposed to reach 104 degrees on the heat index, meaning a combination of humidity and actual temperature will make it feel like it’s above 100 degrees.

Given the Artscape festivities that will be ongoing and the forecast, the health department encourages citizens to stay hydrated, wear loose-fitting clothing and try to do things in the morning or evening hours outside the hottest times of day.

Check theNorth Baltimore forecast.

“It’s important to stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay in touch with your neighbors, especially seniors and medically frail individuals who live alone or without air conditioning during times of extreme heat,” Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen said.

The Community Action Partnership will open cooling centers from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday in these locations:

• Northern Community Action Center, 5225 York Road
• Southern Community Action Center, 606 Cherry Hill Road (inside the shopping center 2nd floor, note this location will close at 3 p.m. on Sunday)
• Northwest Community Action Center, 3939 Reisterstown Road
• Southeastern Community Action Center, 3411 Bank Street
• Eastern Community Action Center, 1400 E. Federal Street

Citizens may also call 311 for information about cooling centers.