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Maryland weather: Record heat today, more dangerous heat Sunday
BALTIMORE– Baltimore sets new record high of 101 with hottest temperature observed in June since 2012. More brutal heat and humidity are on the way Sunday.
A new record high was set at Baltimore’s BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Saturday afternoon. The high temperature soared to 101 degrees, breaking the previous record high for this date of 100 set back in 1988. This was the hottest June afternoon in over a decade. The latest time Baltimore reached 100 degrees in June was back in 2012.
After a sweltering afternoon of near 100-degree heat in many neighborhoods, we’re looking at a hot and steamy evening. Temperatures will stay in the 90s through early evening with feels like temperatures at 90 or above through midnight. Please continue to drink plenty of water into the evening hours and avoid outdoor strenuous activities.
Low temperatures tonight will remain warm and uncomfortable. Expect lows in the mid to upper 70s. Highly urbanized areas of Baltimore City will not fall below 80 degrees tonight.
Sunday will feature another round of brutal heat and humidity. High temperatures once again will aim for the upper 90s to near 100. Feels like temperatures will top out in the 103 to 108 F range, which is considered dangerous if you don’t take the necessary heat precautions. Please continue to drink plenty of water, take breaks in the A/C, and wear light weight, colored clothing. Avoid any extended periods of direct sunlight. AFRAM will once again have cooling stations with mist and free water. Please take advantage if you’re headed to the festivities Sunday.
A piece of energy will pivot by just to our north on Sunday, which may allow for isolated to scattered thunderstorms to develop. The best chance would be from 2 PM until 10 PM. Since the air will be so hot and humid, any storm could be severe with pockets of damaging winds, intense lightning, and heavy downpours. Not every neighborhood gets storms, but everyone should stay weather aware and have a way to get warnings. Another batch of showers and storms will be possible overnight Sunday into early Monday with the passage of a cold front.
Monday will be a transition day as a cold front crosses the area. Hot and muggy conditions during the morning will be followed by a noticeable drop in humidity later in the day along with a dry and gusty west wind. Highs will top out in the lower 90s.
Tuesday will be hot, but not humid. Sunshine will carry high temperatures into the lower 90s.
We need to brace for another day of intense heat and humidity on Wednesday as highs climb into the upper 90s to near 100. Feels like temperatures will reach around 100 degrees or slightly above. For this reason, the WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued an ALERT DAY for extreme heat. Strong to severe storms are possible late Wednesday or Wednesday evening. Right now there is uncertainty due to the timing of the storms, so check back for updates.
Thursday will feature a few leftover storms as a cold front crosses the region. This will knock out the dangerous heat, but the air is still hot behind the front. Expect highs in the lower 90s. Friday will also be sunny and hot with highs around 90.
An early look at next weekend shows more heat, potentially intense, with high humidity and a growing opportunity for showers and thunderstorms. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 90s with feels like temperatures reaching the upper 90s to near 100.
The 21-year-old second baseman and 11th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft has deep ties to the D.C. region.
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Washington Nationals’ first-round draft pick Chris Hacopian inked his first professional contract Wednesday, a moment made sweeter by the fact it was just a 30-minute drive from home to get to Nationals Park and put pen to paper.
The 21-year-old second baseman and 11th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft has deep ties to the D.C. region. He’s from Potomac, Maryland, and played his high school ball at Winston Churchill, where he was named the 2022 Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year and a 2022 Washington Post All-Met selection.
According to MLB.com, Hacopian grew up a Nationals fan, admiring the likes of Ian Desmond, Danny Espinosa and others. He also played his first two collegiate seasons at the University of Maryland, where his father Derek played before him, before transferring to Texas A&M for his junior season.
With the Aggies, Hacopian hit .319 with 11 home runs and 41 RBI across 42 games en route to being named First-Team All-Southeastern Conference and a Third-Team All-American by Baseball America, the Nationals said in a news release.
After inking his contract Wednesday, Hacopian donned his new jersey and ball cap and stepped onto D.C.’s beloved diamond as a part of the Nationals organization for the first time.
“That was so cool, oh my gosh. I’ve been in the stands like, 100 times, but being on the field is so different,” he said.
Hacopian was ranked 14th among MLB Draft prospects by MLB.com. The 6-foot-1-inch, 210-pound second baseman boasted one of the best bats in college baseball, according to MLB.com, with excellent control over the strike zone and feel for the barrel, along with solid pop.
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The state said the five recently traveled together to “a location in the U.S. experiencing an active measles outbreak.”
Maryland health officials confirmed five more measles cases, all in Carroll County.
“These individuals recently traveled together to a location in the U.S. experiencing an active measles outbreak,” the state Department of Health said in a release.
The agency said others may have been exposed on the afternoon of July 13 in the emergency department waiting room at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.
Another measles case recently prompted warnings from health officials in Maryland, Virginia and the District. On June 17, a Maryland resident traveled through Dulles International Airport and visited a D.C. urgent care clinic.
Measles is highly contagious. It can spread through the air through coughs, breathing, and sneezes. Early symptoms can include fevers of over 101 degrees, coughs, runny noses, watery eyes and face or body rashes.
It can take up to 21 days after exposure for the first symptoms to appear, and those who are not fully vaccinated or otherwise immune to measles are especially vulnerable.
The five new measles cases in Maryland bring the state’s year-to-date total to nine. The state health department confirmed three cases in 2025, and one in each of the previous two years.
“All Marylanders should review potential exposure times, watch for symptoms, and confirm they are up to date on their measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations,” the health department said.
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Baltimore may be under an extreme heat alert, but residents can dream about autumn, as tickets are now on sale for the Maryland Fall Home & Garden + Craft Show returning to the Maryland State Fairgrounds in October.
This three-day celebration of home and garden takes place from Friday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Expect hundreds of exhibitors, local makers, home improvement experts, family-friendly experiences and celebrity guests. The show offers everyone the chance to explore the very latest in home improvement, landscaping, outdoor living and decor, the chance to take part in hands-on experiences, and do some holiday shopping all under one roof.
This year’s show will have more than 300 exhibitors, including more than 100 crafters from around Maryland in the Makers Market. There will be unique exhibits, stage presentations and a special appearance by Chase Morrill, Ashley Morrill-Eldridge and Ryan Eldridge from Magnolia Network’s hit series “Maine Cabin Masters.” The three will have two Main Stage appearances, one on Friday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. and the second on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 12 p.m.
“As temperatures start to drop and the holiday season comes into view, the Maryland Fall Home & Garden + Craft Show is a place to gather ideas, meet local experts and get inspired before the busy season begins,” said Dave Paul, show manager, in a statement. “Whether attendees are planning a home project, looking for outdoor living ideas or getting a head start on holiday shopping, the show brings together resources and experiences for every kind of homeowner, maker and DIY enthusiast.”
In addition to the Makers Market and stars of “Maine Cabin Masters”, the Maryland Fall Home & Garden + Craft Show will have a petting zoo, a Kids Market where attendees can shop from local children, and much more.
Tickets are available online and at the door. Prices are as follows:
Online:
- Adults: $8
- Senior Citizens (60+): $6
- Children (ages 6-12): $4
- 4-Pack Online: $30 for four tickets, valid for one admission each and one day only
At the door:
- Adults: $10
- Senior Citizens (60+): $8
- Children (ages 6-12): $4
- Friday & Saturday: $4 after 4 p.m. at the door only
Special Offers:
- Active and retired military personnel, veterans, firefighters and police officers receive free admission all weekend, along with one guest, with valid ID at the box office.
- Attendees who show a CharmPass app, Light RailLink ticket or eligible transit pass at the box office receive free admission any day of the show. One admission is available per pass.
The Maryland State Fairgrounds is located at 2200 York Road in Lutherville-Timonium.
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