Early blast of summer heat expected in Baltimore area later this week

BALTIMORE, MD—While temperatures in and around the Baltimore area will remain below normal for the next day or two, an early blast of summer heat is coming later this week. The National Weather Service says low humidity and below normal temps are expected through Wednesday before near-record heat enters the area on Thursday. Temperatures will surge into the low- to […]

Gas prices see rare summer double-digit weekly drop

BALTIMORE, MD—For the second straight week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has decreased, falling 10.0 cents from a week ago to $3.40 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 down 23.0 cents from a month ago and […]

Motorcycle crash reported in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a motorcycle crash in the Joppa area. The crash was reported at just before 6 p.m. on Sunday evening, June 9, on Philadelphia Road at Fashion Way, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. The rider refused transport and the other motorist was not injured. Motorists should use caution in the area. Photo […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area on Thursday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect through 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Forecasters say that any storms that might develop may contain quarter-sized hail, wind gusts of up to 65 mph, and frequent lightning. Residents should stay tuned to local forecasts throughout the […]

More storms possible in Baltimore area on Thursday

BALTIMORE, MD—After a wild Wednesday in the Baltimore area, the National Weather Service says more storms are possible on Thursday. While Thursday’s weather will most likely not be as severe as Wednesday’s, which saw over 20 tornado warnings issued for the area, isolated severe thunderstorms will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts during the afternoon and evening hours. Any […]

Crews evaluating damage after multiple tornadoes, flash flooding reported in Maryland [VIDEO]

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service is dispatching four different survey teams to investigate damage after multiple tornadoes and funnel clouds were reported in the Mid-Atlantic on Wednesday night. The teams will survey nine counties in West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia. Tornadoes and/or funnel clouds were reported in Poolesville, Arbutus, Gaithersburg, Columbia, Middle River, Fallston, Darnestown, Joppa, Edgewood, Boonsboro, and several […]