UPDATE: The Excessive Heat Warning has been cancelled and a Heat Advisory has been issued. Heat index values are expected to reach 108 degrees. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Baltimore area. This new warning will be in effect from noon until 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2023. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Friday in the Baltimore area. An Excessive Heat Warning will also be in effect as heat index values are expected to top out at around 110 degrees. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy […]
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 Thursday. Forecasters say frequent lightning is possible with any storms that develop, as well as wind gusts of up to 70 MPH and half-inch sized hail. Residents should remain weather-aware throughout the afternoon and evening […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Baltimore area. The warning will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday. Forecasters say dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values of around 110 degrees. Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working […]
The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Last week, a press release was issued from Baltimore County regarding membership in the Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force, created by the General Assembly earlier this year. We have been asked to share the information regarding upcoming meeting dates with our constituents so that this process […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Thursday will be a scorcher in the Baltimore area, but it could also be a stormy day as well. The National Weather Service says scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected on Thursday afternoon and evening. Strong to severe storms are possible with damaging winds being the greatest threat. High temperatures are also a concern and a Heat […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for Friday in the Baltimore area. A Heat Advisory has already been issued for Thursday. For Thursday’s Heat Advisory, heat index values of around 105 degrees are expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch on Friday, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of up to 110 degrees are possible. […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $4 million in grants to six jurisdictions for repairs that will enable nearly 300 homes to proceed with comprehensive energy efficiency retrofits. The funds will be deployed through a new pilot program that integrates the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s energy efficiency programs and rehabilitation programs, providing the repairs necessary to […]