Code Blue Alert, Windy Tuesday Night

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Baltimore City's health commissioner issued a Code Blue alert for Tuesday night as temperatures are expected to fall into the teens overnight.

"I am issuing a Code Blue Declaration tonight in Baltimore and encourage residents to stay in indoors, especially those most vulnerable to cold," said Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen. "Extreme cold temperatures can permanently injure, or even kill. Hypothermia, or low body temperature, can be just as dangerous as extreme heat, so it is important to stay indoors in heated areas. Be sure to check on your elderly neighbors to ensure that they have heat and power tonight."

The health commissioner issues a Code Blue when temperatures with the wind chill are expected to be 13 degrees or lower.

A wind advisory was in effect for much of Maryland Tuesday. Wind gusts were around 50 mph.

Stay with WJZ's FIRST WARNING WEATHER team for the latest.