Baltimore Declares Code Red Extreme Heat Alert as Temperatures Soar

By BJLife Newsroom
Posted on 06/23/25

Alert is in effect through Thursday (6/26)

Baltimore, MD – June 23,  2025 – Baltimore officials have declared a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert as dangerously high temperatures threaten public health across the region. The alert signals a period of severe heat and humidity, prompting coordinated efforts to keep residents—especially the elderly, infants, and those without air conditioning—safe and hydrated.

What a Code Red Means:

A Code Red alert activates a network of cooling centers, expanded outreach to vulnerable populations, and critical health and safety reminders. For real-time updates or to confirm if a Code Red is in effect, residents should call 311 or 443-263-2220