State records 31 heat deaths in the month, pushing total to second-highest in 15 years

By: Mayah Nachman

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: August 1, 2026

Words: 670

Last Updated: 2 days, 6 hours ago

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Maryland has recorded 38 heat-related deaths so far this year, the second-highest total in the last 15 years, with two months left in the heat season, according to the latest data from the Maryland Department of Health.

The state’s weather-related illness dashboard reported 31 deaths in July, which started off with a major heatwave and several 100-degree days. Those deaths pushed this year’s total past the 36 recorded in all of last year, and …

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