Tornado Watch issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m. on Monday night. Forecasters say a few tornadoes are likely along with widespread damaging winds and gusts of up to 75 MPH. Hail of up to 1.5 inches in diameter is also possible. Residents should stay tuned […]

FSIS issues public health alert for raw beef product sold at ALDI due to possible presence of plastic pieces

WASHINGTON—The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert due to concerns of a raw beef product that may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically soft, clear plastic. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the product […]

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 […]

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. […]

Heat Advisory issued for Thursday in Baltimore, heat index to exceed 105 degrees

UPDATE: An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for Friday in the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Thursday in the Baltimore area.  The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 27, 2023. Maximum heat index values in the advisory area are expected to be […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area on Tuesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. Both watches will remain in effect until 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening, July 25, 2023. Forecasters say multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible into the evening hours.  Where multiple thunderstorms occur, rainfall totals of one to three inches are possible in […]

Governor Moore announces nearly $1 million in Maryland highway safety grants

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the distribution of nearly $1 million in state highway safety grants to 33 organizations and law enforcement agencies for initiatives to promote pedestrian and bicyclist safety and local strategic highway safety plans. Funds will be dispersed by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office. “These highway safety grants are […]

Maryland Department of Health announces first reported heat-related death of 2023

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Thursday announced the first reported heat-related death of 2023 in Maryland. The death occurred in Cecil County; the decedent was a male aged 52. “We are very saddened to report our first heat-related death of the season,” said Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services Nilesh Kalyanaraman. “As we experience more hot days like […]