BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says scattered storms will likely move through the Baltimore area on Wednesday afternoon. Forecasters say scattered shower and thunderstorm activity will gradually increase from west to east during the afternoon hours, through 7 p.m. Gusty winds of up to 40-50 mph and small hail are the primary threats associated with any storms that develop as […]
BALTIMORE, MD—For the first time since April, the national average price of gasoline has inched higher, rising 1.2 cents per gallon to $3.56 per gallon this week, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 6.5 cents from a month ago but […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area and much of central and eastern Maryland. The watch will remain in effect through 11 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024. Forecasters say severe thunderstorms will be capable of producing tornadoes this evening. Hail up to the size of ping pong balls and 70 mph wind […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The long weekend could see a few severe storms, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say that, while some severe thunderstorms are possible on Sunday, a more organized threat looms for Memorial Day. Considerable wind damage, large hail, and even an isolated tornado are possible. Residents are urged to stay tuned to local forecasts throughout the day. Additional […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Saturday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the elderly. The effects […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have announced that they will be increasing enforcement efforts on impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving over the Memorial Day weekend. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team—a specialized unit trained to identify impaired drivers—will also work to reduce alcohol-related injuries and fatalities. SPIDRE is funded by a grant from the MDOT MVA Highway Safety […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Stormy weather is expected in the Baltimore area each day as the holiday weekend approaches. The National Weather Service says scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected on Thursday afternoon and into the evening hours. A few thunderstorms may be severe, with damaging wind gusts and hail as the primary threats. A few isolated instances of flooding are possible on […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday afternoon and into Wednesday evening. A couple of isolated severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts and hail are possible. Thunderstorms may also produce hazardous […]