BALTIMORE, MD—Delegate Carl Jackson recently helped a local veteran get his roof repaired after a tree fell on his home. In 2023, a tree fell on a residence owned by Navy veteran Wayne Lingham, who lives on Powell Avenue in northeast Baltimore. Community leader Pam Curtis put him in touch with Delegate Jackson. The force of the impact damaged the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The first significant winter weather system of the year will move through Maryland this weekend. In western Maryland, a Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Garrett County, as heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are possible, with 1 to 2 feet possible locally along the ridgetops. Winds will be gusting as high […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland lifted a statewide ban on open-air burning, effective immediately, following recent precipitation and a forecast of continued normal weather patterns. The ban, which went into effect Nov. 1, was implemented to prevent the spread of wildfires during a period of extremely dry conditions. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, including the Maryland Forest Service, determined that the ban […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The first major winter storm of the season is set to move into western Maryland, and some flurries are possible in the Baltimore area as well. In western Maryland, the watch will be in effect from Thursday afternoon through Saturday morning, with snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are expected. Higher amounts are possible in some locations. Wind […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County on Friday activated its freezing weather shelter plan in preparation for the impending cold weather season. In place through April 15, the plan allows for the activation of the cold weather shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness when the forecast calls for freezing weather. Freezing Weather Shelters During the day, public facilities such as libraries, senior and community […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Baltimore area. The warning will be in effect from noon until 6:00 p.m. on November 8, 2024 due to gusty winds and low humidities. Forecasters say winds will be from the west at 10 to 15 mph with gusts of up to 30 mph. Relative humidity will […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A weather record has fallen. The National Weather Service says the Baltimore area has broken the longest streak of consecutive days with no measurable precipitation at Baltimore (BWI) & Dulles (IAD). Records could be set at Washington DC and Martinsburg Airport later this week. Forecasters say the Baltimore area could see some rain showers on Wednesday or Thursday, with […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality alert for the Baltimore on Monday, November 4th. The Code Orange is being issued due to wildfires that are raging in the area of Aberdeen Proving Ground. “APG Fire, Aberdeen Test Center, and the Maryland National Guard are currently monitoring a range fire within the testing […]