TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library and Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library this week announced the seventh annual Tales of the Dead Short Horror Story Contest. The contest runs August 1 through September 22, 2023. Winners will be announced on October 2. The theme this year is “Petrifying Poe.” Each story should contain an element, appearance, or mention of Edgar […]
BALTIMORE, MD—NASA says a Tuesday night rocket launch may be visible in Maryland, weather-permitting. The next cargo resupply mission from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility is scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, at 8:31 p.m. EDT. The Northrop Grumman Corporation Antares vehicle will deliver science and supplies to the International Space Station aboard the Cygnus spacecraft. The Cygnus spacecraft for this launch […]
ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. APG has daytime and nighttime testing scheduled for Monday, July 31 – Friday, August 4, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. each day, with nighttime training scheduled for Tuesday, August 1 – Thursday, 3 until midnight. Noise may be heard in […]
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 Saturday night. Forecasters say hail, frequent lightning, and wind gusts of up to 70 MPH are possible throughout the evening hours. Residents should stay tuned to local forecasts this afternoon and evening.
BALTIMORE, MD—A hot and humid Saturday in the Baltimore area will bring a chance for more severe storms. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory (the Excessive Heat Warning has been cancelled) as dangerous heat index values of 100-110 degrees are forecast for much of the area. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected, especially on Saturday […]
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 Friday, July 28, 2023. Forecasters say damaging winds, large hail, and frequent lightning are the primary threats through this evening. Residents should monitor local forecasts throughout the evening.
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 […]