Mid-Atlantic Earthquake: 2.6-magnitude aftershock strikes New Jersey

BALTIMORE, MD—A 2.6-magnitude aftershock struck the Mid-Atlantic on Wednesday morning. The temblor hit Gladstone, New Jersey at 7:01 a.m. on May 1, 2024, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.  The aftershock follows a larger earthquake in the same area weeks prior. The 4.8 magnitude earthquake that struck New Jersey in early April was felt in parts of Maryland and has […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Monday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Monday, April 29, in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the elderly. The effects […]

Summer-like weather to arrive in Baltimore by end of weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Fans of summer-like weather will rejoice early next week. The National Weather Service says the pattern is about to “flip,” with much warmer weather arriving in the Baltimore area by Sunday. Highs in the mid-60s are expected on Friday and Saturday, then on Sunday high temperatures should reach the mid-80s and the Baltimore area could hit 90 degrees by […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area on Monday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 10 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024. Forecasters say scattered severe thunderstorms are likely on Monday afternoon and evening, mostly to the south of the Baltimore area. Any storms that do develop will bring large hail and damaging […]

Thunderstorms, heavy rain, high winds likely in Baltimore area to end the week

BALTIMORE, MD—The end of the week will likely be soggy and windy in the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says damaging winds or an isolated tornado are possible on Thursday night. Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms may lead to isolated instances of flooding as a front passes through the region. Shower and thunderstorms will again be possible on Friday and […]