BOOM ALERT: APG to conduct ‘single test event’ on Wednesday afternoon

EDGEWOOD, MD—In addition to this week’s previously announced testing schedule, Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that a “single test event” will take place on Wednesday afternoon. APG officials say that, between approximately 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. on August 16, there will be a single test event conducted in the Edgewood area that may be heard off of the installation. […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area on Tuesday

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 Tuesday evening. Forecasters say frequent lightning is possible, as are wind gusts of up to 70 MPH and hail. A Flood Watch is already in effect for the Baltimore area. Residents should remain weather-aware throughout […]

Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area on Tuesday

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also now in effect for the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15th. Forecasters say additional heavy rainfall on Tuesday will enhance the threat for further […]

Severe storms possible again on Tuesday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says severe storms are once again possible in the Baltimore area on Tuesday. Most of the I-95 corridor has been upgraded to a “slight risk” for severe weather from the Storm Prediction Center for thunderstorms that are expected to move through the region on Tuesday afternoon into the evening hours. Damaging wind and large hail […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of August 14

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. APG has firing operations scheduled this week between approximately 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. the following day, ending by 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 19th. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, watercraft, and/or aircraft will be […]

Almost 43,000 still without power following Monday night’s storms

BALTIMORE, MD—BGE crews are working around the clock to restore power to those affected by Monday night’s severe storms. As off 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, almost 43,000 residents in BGE’s coverage area are still without power. The hardest hit areas were Carroll County, Baltimore County, and Harford County, there is widespread damage throughout the BGE service area. […]