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 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The weekend could start with a few thunderstorms in the Baltimore area. The possibility for severe storms returns to the forecast on Friday. The primary threats will be damaging winds and large hail. Additionally, wildfire smoke should increase, mainly within the upper atmosphere. Residents should stay tuned to local forecasts throughout the day.
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says severe storms are possible in the Baltimore area on Monday. Forecasters say there is a marginal severe storm threat on Monday afternoon along and east of I-95. The highest impacts are expected to be between 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. with wind and hail as the main threats. Rainfall will be less than 0.50″ for […]
BALTIMORE, MD— The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Sunday 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 […]
UPDATE: Central Maryland’s air quality has been revised to “yellow” on Friday as conditions continue to improve. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Friday in the Baltimore area. Wildfire smoke from Canada will still be present, but will not be as oppressive as it was on Thursday. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to pass through the state, the Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Red Air Quality Alert for Thursday in the Baltimore area. A Code Red Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthy for the general population. Officials say a concentrated plume of smoke is expected […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As copious amounts of wildfire smoke from eastern Canada pour into the state, the Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Red Air Quality Alert for Wednesday in the Baltimore area. A Code Red Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthful for the general population. The effects of air pollution can […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service is warning residents of a higher-than-usual risk of wildfire spread on Tuesday. Forecasters say an unusual scenario supporting wildfire spread is possible on June 6, 2023 across parts of the Northeast. Dry, breezy surface conditions and dry thunderstorms are possible Tuesday afternoon. Gusty, erratic winds may also accompany the storms, further aggravating fire conditions. Outdoor […]