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

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

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

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Sunday in Baltimore area

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2023. A Flood Watch is also in effect. Forecasters say a widespread 1-2 inches of rainfall is expected across the Flood Watch area, with isolated totals in excess of 4 inches possible. […]

Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area on Friday

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 8 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2023. Forecasters say very heavy rainfall in a short period of time may cause scattered instances of flash flooding. Excessive runoff may result in rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying, flood-prone area. Motorists […]

Maryland Department of Health urges Marylanders to follow safety tips to avoid heat-related illness this summer

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With hot and humid conditions becoming more common across the state, the Maryland Department of Health is urging Marylanders to follow safety tips and take precautions to avoid illness during periods of extreme heat. “We remind Marylanders to take precautions to avoid any heat-related illnesses this summer. This includes heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. On extremely hot […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area on Monday

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 10 p.m. on Monday, July 3, 2023. Forecasters say storms are likely to develop throughout the afternoon and into the evening hours. Frequent lightning is possible, along with wind gusts of up to 75 MPH and ping pong […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch covers much of central Maryland and will remain in effect until 11 p.m. on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Forecasters saysevere storms are possible, with strong wind gusts and damaging hail. Residents should stay tuned to local forecasts.

NWS Baltimore Storm Probability 20230702

Severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Sunday afternoon, evening