BALTIMORE, MD—The brief respite from intense summer heat will come to an end in the Baltimore area on Wednesday. Dry conditions continue on Tuesday with temperatures creeping up into the low 90s. More heat arrives on Wednesday along with the potential for severe thunderstorms. Some storms could become severe, according to the National Weather Service. Drier conditions finish out the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As high pressure pulls away from the coast, a return to southerly winds will yield much warmer weather on Thursday in the Baltimore area. High temperatures should rise into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees in some spots, accompanied by some isolated showers. The heat intensifies with near-record highs expected on Friday. Severe weather chances will also increase […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has confirmed that five tornadoes touched down in Maryland on Wednesday evening. Forecasters confirm that twisters touched down in Poolesville (ending in Gaithersburg), Montgomery County; Columbia, Howard County; Arbutus (ending in Halethorpe), Baltimore County; Middle River, Baltimore County; and Eldersburg (ending in Gamber), Carroll County. All of the tornadoes were classified as EF-1, except for […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect through 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Forecasters say that any storms that might develop may contain quarter-sized hail, wind gusts of up to 65 mph, and frequent lightning. Residents should stay tuned to local forecasts throughout the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—After a wild Wednesday in the Baltimore area, the National Weather Service says more storms are possible on Thursday. While Thursday’s weather will most likely not be as severe as Wednesday’s, which saw over 20 tornado warnings issued for the area, isolated severe thunderstorms will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts during the afternoon and evening hours. Any […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service is dispatching four different survey teams to investigate damage after multiple tornadoes and funnel clouds were reported in the Mid-Atlantic on Wednesday night. The teams will survey nine counties in West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia. Tornadoes and/or funnel clouds were reported in Poolesville, Arbutus, Gaithersburg, Columbia, Middle River, Fallston, Darnestown, Joppa, Edgewood, Boonsboro, and several […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says scattered storms will likely move through the Baltimore area on Wednesday afternoon. Forecasters say scattered shower and thunderstorm activity will gradually increase from west to east during the afternoon hours, through 7 p.m. Gusty winds of up to 40-50 mph and small hail are the primary threats associated with any storms that develop as […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area and much of central and eastern Maryland. The watch will remain in effect through 11 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024. Forecasters say severe thunderstorms will be capable of producing tornadoes this evening. Hail up to the size of ping pong balls and 70 mph wind […]