Baltimore County, BGE crews working around the clock to restore power following severe storms

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Officials said on Friday that crews are working around the clock to restore power for those residents who are still in the dark following Tuesday’s severe storms. BGE officials say the company expects to have service restored to most customers by Friday night. Due to extensive damage to equipment that serves a small number of customers, these particular restoration […]

Cleanup efforts continue following Tuesday’s severe storms, over 55,000 still without power

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Cleanup efforts continue in the Baltimore area following Tuesday’s severe storms. As of 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, over 55,000 BGE customers in the Baltimore area are still without power and crews are working around the clock to make repairs. The line of thunderstorms brought down power lines and uprooted trees on Tuesday evening, wreaking havoc on area roadways. Outages […]

Several roads closed, trees down as storms sweep through Baltimore County

UPDATE: From the Baltimore County Fire Department… BaltoCo has experienced a significant weather event. 911 is experiencing a large volume of calls. For non-emergency issues call (410) 887-2222. Please do not call 911 to report trees or wires down unless someone is hurt, injured, arcing, sparks, or fire is present Please call (410) 887-2961. Updates will be sent out as […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area on Tuesday, Flood Watch remains in effect

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch covers most of central Maryland and will remain in effect through 10 p.m. on Tuesday night.  A Flash Flood Watch has also been issued. Forecasters say the potential for severe weather on Tuesday afternoon and evening has increased across much of the Mid-Atlantic, […]

Flash Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area, severe storms expected on Tuesday

UPDATE 2: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has also been issued. UPDATE: The potential for severe weather in the Baltimore area has increased.  An updated graphic from the National Weather Service can be found below. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from […]

Storms possible in Baltimore area on Tuesday

BALTIMORE, MD—Stormy weather is possible in the Baltimore area on Tuesday, according to forecasters. The National Weather Service says conditions will turn hot and humid ahead of an approaching cold front. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible during the afternoon and evening hours on July 12th. Residents should stay tuned to local forecasts.

Heavy rain expected this weekend, Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—Heavy rain is expected to return to the Baltimore area this weekend. Showers and thunderstorms will pop up on Friday and Saturday as a slow-moving front passes through the region.  These storms may lead to flash flooding and quick rises along smaller streams. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area.  The watch will be […]

Flood Watch issued for Wednesday afternoon, evening in Baltimore area

UPDATE: The Flood Watch has now been expanded to include all of Baltimore County. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch covers Baltimore City and southern Baltimore County and will be in effect from 3 p.m. on Wednesday through 3 a.m. on Thursday. Forecasters say multiple rounds […]