TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are seeking approval from the Board of Education of Baltimore County for a new $2.66 million contract spending authority for gun detection technology, according to Board member Julie Henn. This contract will provide Omnilert Gun Detection software, monitoring, camera surveillance equipment, 24/7 support, and training for all schools. The system will be piloted at […]
TOWSON, MD—Due to impending inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution, Baltimore County government will implement liberal leave policy for all non-emergency/non-essential personnel, effective immediately. Beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday, all in-person general Baltimore County government activities will be cancelled. All essential and emergency employees must continue to report. The Baltimore County Council meeting scheduled for tonight, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]