BALTIMORE, MD—Friday will likely be wet and potentially stormy in the Baltimore area, thanks to the remnants of Hurricane Nicole. As the remnants of the powerful storm travel up the East Coast, the National Weather Service says there will be steady rainfall in central and western Maryland over a 24-hour period from Friday to Saturday. Heavy rain is expected and […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says Tropical Storm Nicole will likely bring heavy rains to Maryland this weekend. Nicole is currently passing near The Bahamas and is expected to strengthen before hitting eastern Florida and moving up the East Coast. A Hurricane Warning has already been issued for portions of the east coast of Florida. The storm is expected to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As assessment of the damage caused by Hurricane lan begins, the FBI Baltimore Division is warning the public about the potential for hurricane-related fraud. Authorities say hurricane or natural disaster damage often provides opportunities for criminals to scam storm victims and those who are assisting victims with recovery. Consumers should be aware of scammers posing as representatives of charities […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Forecasters are officially calling the remnants of Hurricane Ian “the low that just won’t go.” What was once Hurricane Ian sits off of the Mid-Atlantic coast pumping rain westward into the Mid-Atlantic region. Over the past 72 hours, 1.5 – 3 inches of rain have fallen in many areas from the persistent storm (as indicated in the graphic above […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The wet weather is causing headaches for local motorists as the remnants of Hurricane Ian pass through the Baltimore area. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reports that units responded to five motor vehicle crashes from Saturday night to Sunday morning. At just after 9:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, crews responded to a crash on White Marsh Boulevard […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced statewide preparedness efforts as the remnants of Hurricane Ian move up the mid-Atlantic, leading to coastal flood and gale warnings in the region. Earlier this week, the governor announced the deployment of an Incident Management Team to the State of Florida to assist with the response. “In addition to sending personnel to Florida […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday evening. Forecasters says scattered wind gusts of up to 70 MPH are possible, along with ping pong ball-sized hail and a few tornadoes. Residents should remain weather-aware throughout the day.
UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the Baltimore area. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—Forecasters say there is a slight chance for severe storms in the Baltimore area on Sunday. The National Weather Service says thunderstorms could fire up around the region any time between noon and 8 p.m. Damaging wind gusts will be the main threat, […]