Baltimore Braces for Arctic Blast: Cold Alert Extended

Baltimore City is keeping its Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert active through Tuesday morning due to ongoing bitter cold. While daytime temperatures are predicted to rise above freezing this week, evening and overnight wind chills could reach single digits, increasing the risk of frostbite and hypothermia.

In response, all emergency shelters in Baltimore City are fully operational. Enhanced outreach initiatives are being deployed to assist those experiencing homelessness. Mayor Brandon Scott emphasized the importance of community vigilance, urging residents to heed weather warnings, utilize available resources, and look out for neighbors, particularly the elderly.

The Baltimore City Health Department activates a Code Blue alert when temperatures, including wind chill, fall below 13 degrees Fahrenheit or when severe conditions pose a significant health threat. Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Taylor stressed the high risk to vulnerable populations and encouraged anyone in need or witnessing someone in distress to contact 311.