Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area on Friday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 8 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2023. Forecasters say very heavy rainfall in a short period of time may cause scattered instances of flash flooding. Excessive runoff may result in rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying, flood-prone area. Motorists […]

Severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Monday

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the Baltimore area. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—Mother Nature may provide some fireworks of her own on Monday. The National Weather Service says severe storms are possible in the Baltimore area on July 3, 2023. Forecasters say scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are possible, with some being strong to […]

Severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Sunday afternoon, evening

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect. Original story below… ———- BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says severe thunderstorms are possible in the Baltimore area on Sunday afternoon and evening. Forecasters say any storms that develop will likely do so between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Damaging wind gusts and large hail will be the primary threats associated with […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Friday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Friday 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 […]

Code Red Air Quality Alert issued for Thursday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—As wildfire smoke from Canada continues to make its way into 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. The effects of air pollution can […]