BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for this week

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. Testing operations are scheduled to take place Wednesday, July 5 through Friday, July 7, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.  Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons will be visible during daytime and nighttime hours. Residents […]

Severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Monday

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the Baltimore area. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—Mother Nature may provide some fireworks of her own on Monday. The National Weather Service says severe storms are possible in the Baltimore area on July 3, 2023. Forecasters say scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are possible, with some being strong to […]

Baltimore County government offices closed Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day holiday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, Baltimore County Public Library branches, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. Towson Loop service and CountyRide van service will not operate and Baltimore County parking meters will be free on the holiday. Trash, single stream recyclables, and yard materials will not be collected […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for this week

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. Testing operations are scheduled to take place this week from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.  Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons will be visible during daytime and nighttime hours. Residents may hear weapons firing and see […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Monday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Monday 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 […]

Severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Friday, wildfire smoke to return

BALTIMORE, MD—The weekend could start with a few thunderstorms in the Baltimore area. The possibility for severe storms returns to the forecast on Friday. The primary threats will be damaging winds and large hail. Additionally, wildfire smoke should increase, mainly within the upper atmosphere. Residents should stay tuned to local forecasts throughout the day.