Extreme heat, severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Tuesday

BALTIMORE, MD—Another extremely hot and humid day lies ahead. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Baltimore area through 8 p.m. on Tuesday as heat index values could exceed 110 degrees. Additionally, scattered thunderstorms will be possible on Tuesday afternoon and into the evening hours. Some storms could be severe with damaging winds and large […]

Gas prices tick higher as summer heats up

BALTIMORE, MD—The nation’s average price of gasoline has risen 2.5 cents compared to a week ago to $3.49 per gallon on Monday, 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 up 5.2 cents from a month ago but is 5.8 cents per gallon […]

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 […]

Excessive Heat Watch issued for Monday as heat index to hit 110 degrees

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for Monday in the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 15, 2024.  Forecasters say to expect dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of up to 110 degrees possible. Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat […]

Flood Watch issued in Baltimore area for Friday night, Saturday morning

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from Friday evening through Saturday morning. Forecasters say flash flooding due to excessive rainfall is a possibility through the overnight hours. Multiple rounds heavy rainfall are likely this evening, and again late tonight into Saturday morning. Rainfall amounts will average […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Wednesday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Forecasters say quarter-sized hail, 65 mph wind gusts, and an isolated tornado are possible throughout the afternoon and evening hours. Residents should stay tuned to local forecasts throughout the day.