Todays Weather in Baltimore · 18 May 2026 · 2 min

Todays Weather in Baltimore - Monday - 18 May 2026

Baltimore hits a dangerous 96°F today under a Code Orange air quality alert, with scattered thunderstorms threatening the evening commute. Get the full forecast — what to wear, when to stay inside, and what Memorial Day weekend has in store.

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Todays Weather in Baltimore - Monday - 18 May 2026

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Dangerous Heat Hits Baltimore

Baltimore. A Code Orange air quality alert is in effect right now, and that matters as much as the heat itself today.

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Code Orange Air Quality Alert

Here's what Code Orange means in plain terms. Pollutants accumulate during high-heat days when the air isn't moving much.

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What To Wear and Carry

For everyone else, dress light. Loose, light-colored clothing.

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Afternoon Storms and Commute Risk

Now, the afternoon adds another layer. Scattered thunderstorms are possible as an energy wave pushes through the region.

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Memorial Day Weekend Cooldown

Here's the turn that makes this interesting. All of this reverses fast.

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Riley's Baltimore Closing

Baltimore. Ninety-six degrees, bad air, and storms on the way.

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