Maryland records a record number of heat-related deaths in 2026
The death toll is the highest to be recorded in Maryland since 46 heat-related deaths were reported during the summer of 2012.
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The death toll is the highest to be recorded in Maryland since 46 heat-related deaths were reported during the summer of 2012.
The father of a 1-year-old child who died after being left in a hot vehicle in Baltimore has been charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Trains in the northeast are being delayed because of temperature-related speed restrictions.
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
Baltimore Police say the child died after being left inside a hot car Thursday on Greenspring Avenue.
Most of Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert Friday, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions. CBS News Baltimore has team coverage.
CBS News Baltimore's Cutter Martin has the latest weather forecast at 6 p.m.
CBS News Baltimore's Tim Williams has the latest weather forecast at noon.
While most people search for ways to beat the brutal heat, there are others who welcome it. CBS Baltimore's Ashley Paul has the story.
CBS News Baltimore's Greg Padgett has the latest weather forecast at noon.
More than 3,000 Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) customers were left without power Friday morning due to underground cable faults.
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
For millions of people taking GLP-1 medications, the extreme heat can raise the risk of dehydration.
Despite the heat and threat of storms, many fireworks shows are moving forward, like the display at Oregon Ridge park. CBS News Baltimore's Greg Padgett reports on the precautions being taken.
More than 3,000 Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) customers were left without power Friday morning due to underground cable faults. CBS News Baltimore's Kaicey Baylor reports.
This Fourth of July is expected to be the hottest on record for much of the U.S., and Maryland is already under an Extreme Heat Warning through Friday.
Amtrak Northeast Region announced at least 18 trains were canceled Thursday because of temperature-related conditions.
Around 20 Amtrak trains across the Northeast region have been cancelled due to the extreme heat.
The heat has not let up in Maryland and thunderstorms are on the horizon for Friday and Saturday. WJZ meteorologist Steve Sonsa has your latest forecast.
Doctors say what you eat and drink can make a big difference in how your body handles the heat.
Amtrak Northeast Region announced at least 18 trains were canceled Thursday because of temperature-related conditions. CBS News Baltimore's Kaicey Baylor reports.
The extreme heat that's gripping the eastern half of the United States comes amid the busy holiday travel weekend. Kris Van Cleave reports.
CBS News Baltimore's Greg Padgett has the latest weather forecast live at noon on Thursday, July 2.
WJZ's Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
The extreme heat moving into Maryland this week could be dangerous not only for humans but their pets, too.
