Flood Warning issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for portions of the Baltimore area and parts of Harford County. The warning will remain in effect until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Locations that will experience flooding include Baltimore City, Cockeysville, Towson, Bel Air, Catonsville, Parkville, Carney, Perry Hall, Arbutus, Rosedale, Rossville, Brooklyn Park, Timonium, White Marsh, […]

Severe storms to arrive in Baltimore on Monday afternoon, evening

BALTIMORE, MD—When will the severe weather arrive in the Baltimore area on Monday? The National Weather Service says it will be an active weather day as severe thunderstorms are expected to impact much of central Maryland. The storms are forecast to reach the I-95 corridor during the evening rush hour, likely between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. Thunderstorm chances persist […]

Two-alarm Middle River house failure caused by electrical failure from charging e-bikes

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Investigators have determined that a Saturday morning, two-alarm fire in Middle River was caused by an electrical failure related to the charging of e-bikes The blaze sent a resident and firefighter to area hospitals. At just before 6 a.m. on Saturday, firefighters responded to the 9800-block of Decatur Road (21220) for a report of a dwelling fire. Upon […]

Severe thunderstorms, significant hail likely in Baltimore area on Monday

UPDATE: The National Weather Service now says the greatest threat for severe weather will be between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—After spotty storms move through the area on Sunday, forecasters say severe thunderstorms and even some hail are likely in and around Baltimore on Monday. The National Weather Service says a strong system arriving on […]

Frozen fruit products recalled due to possible Listeria risk

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—SunOpta Inc’s subsidiary, Sunrise Growers Inc., has issued a voluntary recall of specific frozen fruit products linked to pineapple provided by a third-party supplier due to the potential for these products to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others […]

Barricade situation unfolding in Timonium, residents advised to remain indoors

TIMONIUM, MD—Authorities are responding to a barricade situation in the Timonium area. At around 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023, officers responded to the 100 block of E. Timonium Road. Motorists are being asked to find an alternate route as police work to resolve the matter. Traffic is being rerouted along E. Timonium Road between Greenmeadow Drive and Eastridge […]

Ahead of legalization, police warn motorists of risks of cannabis-impaired driving

TOWSON, MD—In preparation for the legalization of cannabis in Maryland on July 1, 2023, the Baltimore County Police Department is reminding area motorists to know their limits and be aware of the risks associated with cannabis-impaired driving. Cannabis and marijuana consumption can impair driving, negatively impacting reaction time, motor coordination, and attention. Duration of cannabis intoxication/impairment can vary widely and […]

7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys recalled due to impalement, puncture risk

WASHINGTON—Approximately 7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys are being recalled due to injury risk. When using the recalled bath toys, particularly in a bathtub or wading pool, a child can slip and fall or sit onto the hard plastic top fin of the shark, posing risks of impalement, lacerations and punctures. The recall involves both full-size Robo Alive Junior Baby […]