NWS: Severe weather possible in Baltimore area on Saturday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service says there is a slight risk for severe weather throughout Maryland on Saturday. Forecasters says there is the potential for severe storms on Saturday afternoon and evening across parts of the Eastern U.S. While damaging wind gusts are the most likely threat, hail and a few tornadoes are also possible. Residents should monitor their local […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch covers Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Harford County and will be in effect until 9 p.m. on Monday night. Storms may develop as a cold front passes through on Monday evening.  The primary threats will be marble-sized hail, wind gusts of up to […]

Slight chance for severe storms in Baltimore area on Monday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center says there is a slight risk for severe weather in the Baltimore area on Monday. The primary threats will be damaging winds and isolated lightning, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. Residents should stay weather aware throughout the day on Monday. A Wind Advisory is also currently in effect for the […]

Governor Hogan declares state of emergency, mobilizes National Guard ahead of winter storm

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday declared a state of emergency and mobilized members of the Maryland National Guard ahead of a winter storm that is expected to bring several inches of snowfall to most of the state and up to 12 inches to the lower Eastern Shore. The emergency declaration includes Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, […]

BCPS cancels all evening, weekend activities due to impending winter storm

TOWSON, MD—Due to the impending winter storm, Baltimore County Public Schools has cancelled all afterschool, evening, and weekend activities scheduled for Friday, January 28 through Sunday, January 30th. All community activities in BCPS buildings have been cancelled as well. Virtual afterschool tutoring will proceed as scheduled. The Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service has been expanded to […]

Storm track uncertain, Winter Storm Warning issued for Eastern Shore

UPDATE: A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the Baltimore area and portions of the Eastern Shore are now under a Blizzard Warning. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—With just under 24 hours to go until snow begins falling in Maryland, there is still a great deal of uncertainty regarding the exact track of the approaching winter storm. In […]

NWS: Weekend winter storm taking shape, ‘enhanced risk’ for Baltimore area

UPDATE: The National Weather Service on Wednesday afternoon said that confidence has increased further for impacts along the I-95 corridor.  The graphic above from NWS has therefore been updated (the updated graphic is above). Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—This weekend’s significant winter storm is heading toward the East Coast, and the National Weather Service says there is an enhanced […]

Confidence increasing for ‘significant winter storm’ along East Coast this weekend

UPDATE: The National Weather Service now says there is an “enhanced risk” along the I-95 corridor in Maryland. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—While nothing is set in stone just yet, the National Weather Service says confidence is increasing for a significant winter storm along the East Coast this weekend. The storm system would likely impact Maryland on Friday evening […]