Debby’s remnants to bring flooding, tornadoes, gusty winds to Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby will approach Maryland on Thursday evening and pass through the region Thursday night and into Friday. Flooding, tornadoes, gusty winds, and coastal flooding will be the main threats associated with the storm system. Heavy rainfall is likely on Thursday evening and into Friday morning.  A general 1 – 3 inches of rain are […]

Maryland braces for Debby’s remnants, State of Preparedness declared

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore has issued a State of Preparedness declaration for Maryland as the remnants of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Debby are predicted to move through the region late this week. The declaration allows the state to better prepare for the possibility of severe weather, including heavy rain, tidal flooding, and power outages. “The safety of Marylanders is our top priority. […]

Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area through Tuesday night

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area, including Baltimore County and Harford County.   The Flood Watch will be in effect through late Tuesday night. Recent heavy rainfall has caused flash flooding in central and northeastern Maryland in recent days, including several inches on Tuesday in isolated spots. More torrential rainfall is possible […]

Storms expected throughout the week in Baltimore area as moisture from Debby approaches

BALTIMORE, MD—Expect the weather to become more active in the Baltimore area from Tuesday through the end of the week, as moisture from Tropical Storm Debby moves toward the Mid-Atlantic region. The National Weather Service says to expect humid conditions and increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms through mid-week. Isolated severe thunderstorms with damaging winds are possible on Tuesday. Locally […]

Tropical Storm Debby: Projected path may impact Maryland

UPDATE: Storms are expected throughout the week as the remnants of Debby approach the Mid-Atlantic region. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says Hurricane/Tropical Storm Debby may impact Maryland by this weekend. Hurricane Debby made landfall on Monday morning over Florida’s Big Bend region, where Hurricane Warnings are in effect. Life-threatening storm surge is possible along portions of […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Baltimore area on Monday

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for the Baltimore area though midnight EDT tonight. 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. […]

Thunderstorm Watch, Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area on Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flood Watch for Saturday in the Baltimore area. The Thunderstorm Watch will be in effect until 9:00 p.m. and the Flood Watch will be in effect until 10:00 p.m. on August 3, 2024. Forecasters say multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible throughout the day.  The storms may […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Friday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Friday 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 […]