City Heats Up

BALTIMORE - Health officials across the region are preparing for high temperatures over the next few days. Baltimore City today declared a "code red heat alert" for tomorrow through Tuesday. That means five cooling centers will be opened by the Housing Department for people who may NOT have air conditioning. Also, the National Weather Service this afternoon issued an excessive heat watch in parts of Delaware through Monday afternoon. Temperatures in Delaware could climb into the upper 90s on Monday. Heat index values could make it feel like 100 degrees, the Weather Service warns. Temperatures are also expected to reach the mid- to upper 90s in Washington over the next couple of days. The National Weather Service has advised people to wear light-colored clothing, to stay out of the sun and to check on elderly or sick neighbors.
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