Excessive Heat Warning issued for Saturday in Baltimore area, heat index of 111 degrees expected

UPDATE: The Excessive Heat Warning has been cancelled and a Heat Advisory has been issued. Heat index values are expected to reach 108 degrees. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Baltimore area. This new warning will be in effect from noon until 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2023. […]

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 […]

BCPS to host teacher job fairs for positions across the county

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools, the nation’s 22nd largest school system and the third largest in Maryland, will be  hosting two job fairs to recruit teachers for various positions in schools across the county. The new starting salary for BCPS teachers begins at $58,500. In addition, a $4,000 signing bonus is available for those who make a three-year commitment to […]

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. […]