Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Baltimore area on Monday as heat returns

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Monday in Baltimore as summer heat looks to return to the region. The National Weather Service says high temperatures on Monday will be in the mid-90s. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for […]

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 […]

Baltimore County Summer Basketball League to hold kickoff event in Overlea

OVERLEA, MD—Baltimore County’s new Summer Basketball League will soon hold a kickoff event in Overlea. The upcoming 2024 Summer Basketball League, which came about through the advocacy and support of Delegate Carl Jackson and other community leaders, kicks off 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the Overlea High School gymnasium. The kickoff event will include […]

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 […]

Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 5 p.m. on Monday until 2 a.m. on Tuesday. Forecasters rounds of showers and thunderstorms are possible on Monday evening and into the overnight hours. Rain rates of over two inches per hour are possible. Urban areas and flood […]

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 […]