BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night. Forecasters say flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible throughout the area. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday reported the first cold-related illness death in Maryland for the 2023-2024 winter weather season. The deceased individual is an adult male in the 70-80 age range. The death occurred in Baltimore County. To prevent the onset of cold-related illness, including frostbite, Marylanders should avoid exposure to cold weather, both by limiting time […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will remain in effect until 10 a.m. on Sunday morning. Forecasters say dense fog is now developing throughout the region. Residents should expect dense fog to become widespread overnight, with visibility at or below one-quarter of a mile expected. Motorists are advised to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for portions of Baltimore County. The warning will be in effect from 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening through 7 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Forecasters say moderate to minor flooding is expected through Tuesday evening along the Chesapeake Bay and tidal Potomac. Coastal flood warnings have been issued for southern […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Outdoor burning is being discouraged across the state of Maryland on Tuesday afternoon and evening due to dry conditions and gusty winds. The National Weather Service says elevated conditions conducive to wildfire spread are expected through early evening with northwest winds gusting 20-30 mph and minimum relative humidity values between 15 and 30 percent across much of the Mid-Atlantic. […]
UPDATE: The Freeze Watch has been upgraded to a Freeze Warning and will be in effect from 11 p.m. on Wednesday through 10 a.m. on Thursday. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. Sub-freezing temperatures as low […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 2 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24th. Forecasters say temperatures as low as 33 degrees will result in frost formation. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. Residents should take steps now to protect tender […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As Tropical Storm Ophelia approaches Maryland, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 8 p.m. Saturday through 8 a.m. Sunday morning. As the center of Tropical Storm Ophelia moves north along or near the I-95 corridor, it will produce an area of enhanced rainfall. This is […]