Extreme Heat, Storms Impact Maryland, Baltimore, New Orleans

A significant heat wave is impacting several U.S. regions, with Maryland experiencing its sixth day of extreme heat, where temperatures are reaching the upper 90s and heat indices soaring above 100°, leading to Heat Advisories and Air Quality Alerts across multiple counties. The Baltimore City Health Department has extended the Code Red Extreme Heat Alert as residents face dangerous conditions, with recommendations to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat. In New Orleans, while temperatures are expected to slightly decrease, a Heat Advisory remains in effect, and storm activity is anticipated to increase throughout the week. Meanwhile, South Korea is also enduring intensifying heat waves with prolonged tropical nights and daytime highs reaching up to 38°C, exacerbated by high-pressure systems and humid winds influenced by a nearby typhoon. In contrast, the Metro Vancouver area in Canada is experiencing rising temperatures with some anticipated wet weather toward the end of the week, although major storms are not expected, and air quality remains stable for the moment. These diverse weather patterns highlight ongoing challenges posed by extreme heat and the need for vigilance in affected populations.