Tornado Watch issued for Baltimore area

UPDATE: The Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area has been extended. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area as the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby approach the region. The Tornado Watch will remain in effect through Friday morning. Forecasters say tornado development is possible during the overnight hours, along with […]

Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area as remnants of TS Debby approach

UPDATE: A Tornado Watch is also now in effect. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area as the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby approach the region. The Flood Watch will remain in effect through 9 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024. The remnants of Debby will move northward through […]

Maryland Higher Education Commission announces $18.75 million in campus safety grants

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Higher Education Commission announced this week that it has awarded $18.75 million in grants to improve public safety at higher education institutions in Maryland. The grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including campus security assessments, enhanced security operations, and emergency management planning. The money is being awarded to colleges and universities across the state, […]

Debby’s remnants to bring flooding, tornadoes, gusty winds to Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby will approach Maryland on Thursday evening and pass through the region Thursday night and into Friday. Flooding, tornadoes, gusty winds, and coastal flooding will be the main threats associated with the storm system. Heavy rainfall is likely on Thursday evening and into Friday morning.  A general 1 – 3 inches of rain are […]

Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area through Tuesday night

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area, including Baltimore County and Harford County.   The Flood Watch will be in effect through late Tuesday night. Recent heavy rainfall has caused flash flooding in central and northeastern Maryland in recent days, including several inches on Tuesday in isolated spots. More torrential rainfall is possible […]

Storms expected throughout the week in Baltimore area as moisture from Debby approaches

BALTIMORE, MD—Expect the weather to become more active in the Baltimore area from Tuesday through the end of the week, as moisture from Tropical Storm Debby moves toward the Mid-Atlantic region. The National Weather Service says to expect humid conditions and increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms through mid-week. Isolated severe thunderstorms with damaging winds are possible on Tuesday. Locally […]

Rosedale VFC mourns passing of Life Member, Baltimore City firefighter Scott Dorer

ROSEDALE, MD—Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company has announced the passing of Life Member and Project Director Scott Dorer. Dorer served the Rosedale community for over 30 years and the Baltimore City Fire Department for over 20 years. “He will be forever missed and remembered with love and affection,” Rosedale VFC said in a statement. Full obituary: Scott William Dorer, 54, of […]