BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 8 p.m. on Sunday to 2 a.m. on Monday. Forecasters expect heavy rain to move through the area with 1–2 inches of rainfall, with higher totals possible, in a short amount of time. Excessive runoff may result in flooding […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $6.3 million in funding to protect against hate crimes and to enhance local police recruitment and retention efforts through the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services. “Every Marylander has a role to play in combating racism, bias and hate and in keeping our communities safe,” said Governor Moore. “Through this […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore resident caught a big break while taking a break at work. The winner, who makes a living as a contractor, just discovered the second $50,000 top prize in the Maryland Lottery’s new Bonus Cash Doubler scratch-off game. The 43-year-old anonymous player selected the nickname “Big J” to share his story. “Big J” enjoys playing Maryland Lottery games […]
BALTIMORE, MD—NASA says a Tuesday night rocket launch may be visible in Maryland, weather-permitting. The next cargo resupply mission from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility is scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, at 8:31 p.m. EDT. The Northrop Grumman Corporation Antares vehicle will deliver science and supplies to the International Space Station aboard the Cygnus spacecraft. The Cygnus spacecraft for this launch […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The nation’s average price of gasoline has soared 16.5 cents in the last week to $3.72 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average price of diesel has jumped 15.5 cents in the last week and stands at $3.99 per gallon. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m. on Saturday night. Forecasters say hail, frequent lightning, and wind gusts of up to 70 MPH are possible throughout the evening hours. Residents should stay tuned to local forecasts this afternoon and evening.
BALTIMORE, MD—A hot and humid Saturday in the Baltimore area will bring a chance for more severe storms. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory (the Excessive Heat Warning has been cancelled) as dangerous heat index values of 100-110 degrees are forecast for much of the area. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected, especially on Saturday […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 11 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023. Forecasters say damaging winds, large hail, and frequent lightning are the primary threats through this evening. Residents should monitor local forecasts throughout the evening.