Severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Sunday afternoon, evening

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect. Original story below… ———- BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says severe thunderstorms are possible in the Baltimore area on Sunday afternoon and evening. Forecasters say any storms that develop will likely do so between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Damaging wind gusts and large hail will be the primary threats associated with […]

Maryland State Police to increase patrols, enforcement over Independence Day weekend

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police will bolster enforcement efforts over the Fourth of July weekend to prevent dangerous driving behaviors as a record number of motorists are expected to travel this holiday. State troopers from 23 barracks, including members of the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort Team, known as the SPIDRE team, will be focusing enforcement efforts on impaired driving, […]

Code Red Air Quality Alert issued for Thursday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—As wildfire smoke from Canada continues to make its way into the state, the Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Red Air Quality Alert for Thursday in the Baltimore area. A Code Red Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthy for the general population. The effects of air pollution can […]

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 […]