BALTIMORE — This week, we're closely monitoring two primary weather concerns: potential air quality issues due to wildfire smoke and the arrival of extreme heat later in the week.
Extreme Heat Forecast
The source of the smoke is wildfires currently active in Canada. While the smoke has largely remained at altitudes above 20,000 feet, some of our high-resolution weather models indicate a possibility of the smoke descending to ground level on Tuesday and Wednesday. This could potentially lead to air quality impacts in affected areas.
Given the anticipated heat, it's essential to exercise caution, especially when traveling with children and pets. Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle, even for a short period.
Safety Precautions
The weather forecast anticipates dry and sunny conditions through Friday. Temperatures are expected to climb, reaching approximately 90° Fahrenheit during the Wednesday to Friday timeframe. It's crucial to remember that the interior of a vehicle can heat up rapidly. For example, if the outside air temperature is 80° Fahrenheit, a car's internal temperature can reach 123° Fahrenheit within just 60 minutes.
7 Day Forecast:
Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Thursday Sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night Showers likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
