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 remain in effect until 11 p.m. on Thursday. Forecasters say frequent lightning is possible with any storms that develop, as well as wind gusts of up to 70 MPH and half-inch sized hail. Residents should remain weather-aware throughout the afternoon and evening […]

Excessive Heat Warning issued for Friday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Baltimore area. The warning will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday. Forecasters say dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values of around 110 degrees. Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working […]

Strong storms possible in Baltimore area on Thursday afternoon, evening

BALTIMORE, MD—Thursday will be a scorcher in the Baltimore area, but it could also be a stormy day as well. The National Weather Service says scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected on Thursday afternoon and evening. Strong to severe storms are possible with damaging winds being the greatest threat. High temperatures are also a concern and a Heat […]

Excessive Heat Watch issued for Friday in Baltimore, heat index of 110 degrees possible

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for Friday in the Baltimore area.  A Heat Advisory has already been issued for Thursday. For Thursday’s Heat Advisory, heat index values of around 105 degrees are expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch on Friday, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of up to 110 degrees are possible. […]

Heat Advisory issued for Thursday in Baltimore, heat index to exceed 105 degrees

UPDATE: An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for Friday in the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Thursday in the Baltimore area.  The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 27, 2023. Maximum heat index values in the advisory area are expected to be […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Wednesday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Wednesday 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 Thunderstorm Watch, Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area on Tuesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. Both watches will remain in effect until 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening, July 25, 2023. Forecasters say multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible into the evening hours.  Where multiple thunderstorms occur, rainfall totals of one to three inches are possible in […]

Severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Tuesday afternoon

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Flood Watch have been issued for the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—As humid conditions return to the Baltimore area, severe storms are expected on Tuesday afternoon. The National Weather Service says any stronger thunderstorms that develop may be capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and isolated instances of flooding. Heat and […]