Storms possible in Baltimore area on Monday

BALTIMORE, MD—Monday will be another hot, humid day in the Baltimore area – but thunderstorms will likely also be added to the mix. The National Weather Service says heat index values of 100 to 105 degrees are expected again on Monday Isolated severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts are possible Monday afternoon and evening. An isolated instance of flooding is […]

Heat advisory issued for Sunday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Sunday in the Baltimore area. Heat index values of around 105 degrees are expected, with the highest values occurring along and east of I-95. The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses to occur. […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Saturday in Baltimore area

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

Heat wave sets in for weekend as Baltimore bakes

BALTIMORE, MD—The heat has arrived just in time for the weekend. The National Weather Service says high temperatures will be in the mid- to upper-90s through the weekend as a heat wave sets in over the Mid-Atlantic. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the Baltimore area through 8 p.m. on Thursday with more expected throughout the weekend. Forecasters say […]

Heat Advisory issued for Thursday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Baltimore area.  The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 21st. Heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees are expected.  Forecasters says the hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Residents are encourage to drink plenty of fluids, […]

Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also now in effect Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also now in effect. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect for most of central Maryland from 4 p.m. through midnight. The threat for flash flooding may be accompanied […]

Severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Monday

UPDATE: A Flood Watch has been issued for the Baltimore area – details here. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—The pattern of unsettled weather in the Baltimore area will continue on Monday. The National Weather Service says there is a marginal risk of severe weather on Monday afternoon and evening. Damaging winds will be the primary threat, though isolated instances […]