Tornado Watch issued for Baltimore area

UPDATE: The Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area has been extended. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area as the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby approach the region. The Tornado Watch will remain in effect through Friday morning. Forecasters say tornado development is possible during the overnight hours, along with […]

Baltimore County to implement liberal leave for employees due to impending severe weather, park sites to close at 5 p.m.

TOWSON, MD—Due to impending inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution, Baltimore County government will implement liberal leave policy for all non-emergency/non-essential personnel, effective immediately. Beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday, all in-person general Baltimore County government activities will be cancelled. All essential and emergency employees must continue to report. The Baltimore County Council meeting scheduled for tonight, […]

Tornado Watch issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m. on Monday night. Forecasters say a few tornadoes are likely along with widespread damaging winds and gusts of up to 75 MPH. Hail of up to 1.5 inches in diameter is also possible. Residents should stay tuned […]

Tornado Watch issued for Baltimore area

UPDATE: A Flood Watch has also been issued through 11 p.m. on Friday night. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch covers Baltimore County and Baltimore City and will be in effect until 2 p.m. on Friday afternoon. Forecasters say wind gusts as high as 70 mph […]

Tornado Watch issued for Baltimore area on Friday

UPDATE: The Tornado Watch has been cancelled. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch covers Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Harford County and will be in effect until 7 p.m. on Friday, May 20th. Forecasters say a strong thunderstorm system tracking from northern West Virginia across Pennsylvania […]

Tornado Watch issued for 13 Maryland counties

UPDATE: Several Tornado Warnings are now in effect for Baltimore County. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for 13 counties in Maryland. The watch covers the Baltimore metro area will be in effect until 7 p.m. on Wednesday. As Tropical Depression Ida moves through the state, conditions will be favorable for the […]