BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesday. Forecasters say showers and numerous thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon through and evening. Rainfall amounts will average around 1 to 1.5 inches across the area, but locally higher amounts of 2 […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Fire officials say a man was struck by lightning in Nottingham on Thursday night. During the severe storms that moved through Baltimore County on the evening of August 4, crews responded to the 8400-block of Walther Boulevard (21236) for a report of a contractor who had been struck by lightning. The Baltimore County Fire Department says the adult male […]
BALTIMORE, MD—More storms are expected to sweep through the Baltimore area on Friday and the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the entire region. The watch will be in effect from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday for most of central Maryland. Forecasters say localized heavy rainfall may cause rapid rises in creeks and streams, as […]
SMITH ISLAND, MD—A waterspout ran aground during Thursday evening’s severe storms in Maryland, injuring at least one person. Video shared on social media shows the waterspout moving along the water on Smith Island, then continuing onto land, causing significant damage, according to Governor Larry Hogan. “Somerset County is reporting that a waterspout landed onshore, causing significant damage on Smith Island,” […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says a series of active weather days loom ahead in the Baltimore area. Thursday brings hot and humid conditions with heat indices in the 100-105 degree range. A few strong to severe storms and isolated flooding are possible by Thursday afternoon. A Heat Advisory remains in effect through 8 p.m. on Thursday evening. On Friday […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says severe storms are possible in the Baltimore area on Friday. Forecasters say an approaching cold front will trigger numerous showers along with scattered storms. Some storms may be severe, and isolated instances of flooding are possible as well. These storms may produce heavy rain and damaging wind gusts. The best chance for severe storms […]
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 evening as cold front passes through the region. Hail, lightning, and wind gusts of up to 65 MPH are possible with any storms that develop. Flooding may also occur. Residents should stay tuned to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Monday will be another hot, humid day in the Baltimore area – but thunderstorms will likely also be added to the mix. The National Weather Service says heat index values of 100 to 105 degrees are expected again on Monday Isolated severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts are possible Monday afternoon and evening. An isolated instance of flooding is […]