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Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Friday in northern Baltimore County, Harford County

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Friday in northern Baltimore County and northern Harford County. 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 […]

Forecasters warn of elevated fire danger in Baltimore area on Wednesday

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says elevated fire weather conditions are expected on Wednesday across most of Maryland. West-northwest winds on Wednesday afternoon will see gusts of up to 20 mph, with minimum relative humidity values between 15 to 25 percent. Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution if handling open flames or equipment that creates sparks. Also, dispose […]

Red Flag Warning issued for Baltimore area on Tuesday

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service in Baltimore has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM EDT on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Westerly winds of 15 to 25 mph are expected with gusts of up to 35 to 45 mph. Relative humidity will be as low as 18 […]

Fire Weather Watch issued for Tuesday in Baltimore area

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from Tuesday afternoon, April 18, 2023 through Tuesday evening. Westerly winds of 10 to 20 mph are expected with gusts of up to 30 mph in the lower elevations. Relative humidity will only be around 15 to 25 percent. […]

Forecasters warn of elevated fire danger in Maryland again on Thursday

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says there is an elevated fire danger throughout Maryland once again on Thursday. The combination of west to southwest winds of around 10 mph with gusts of up to 20 mph, low relative humidity values around 20 percent, and dry fuels will produce an elevated fire danger across Maryland and the eastern West Virginia panhandle […]

Red Flag Warning issued for fire risk in Baltimore on Wednesday

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service in Baltimore has issued a Red Flag Warning for low humidity and gusty winds. The warning is in effect until 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. Forecasters say west to northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of up to 30 mph are possible. Relative […]

Fire Weather Watch issued for Wednesday in Baltimore

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: A Red Flag Warning is now in effect. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Wednesday in the Baltimore area. Forecasters says westerly winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of up to 30 mph are possible on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Humidity levels will be as low as 30 […]

Forecasters warn of elevated fire danger in Baltimore area on Tuesday