Storm system to produce heavy rain, high winds in Baltimore area on Tuesday evening

UPDATE 2: Baltimore County Public Schools and offices will close three hours early on Tuesday, as will Harford County Public Schools. UPDATE: The Wind Advisory has now been upgraded to a High Wind Warning. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—An impactful storm system will move through the Baltimore area on Tuesday afternoon and into Wednesday morning, producing heavy downpours and […]

Vehicle stranded in flood water in Joppa, roadway closed

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a vehicle stranded in flood water in the Joppa area. At just after 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday night, units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company responded for a report of a trapped vehicle in the  2600-block of Winters Run Road. Harford County Department of Emergency Services swift water team is assisting. Winters Run Road […]

Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area as soaking rain expected

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 6:00 p.m. on Sunday through 6:00 a.m. on Monday. Forecasters say a strong low will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the area. A total of 2-3″ of rain is expected with a few instances of flooding possible. […]

Flood Watch issued for Sunday in Baltimore area, rain may end as snow on Monday

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 […]

White Marsh roadway flooded after vehicle crashes into fire hydrant

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Monday morning crash in the White Marsh area has resulted in a flooded roadway. At just after 9:30 a.m., the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to the 8300-block of Town Center Court (21236) after a fire hydrant that was struck by a vehicle. The crash resulted in the roadway becoming flooded. Local authorities have been notified and […]

Coastal Flood Warning issued for Baltimore area as heavy rains expected Tuesday night, Wednesday morning

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 […]

Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area as Ophelia approaches

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 […]

TROPICAL STORM OPHELIA: Crews prepare for heavy rainfall, storm surge in Maryland on Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—The cyclone bearing down on the mid-Atlantic states became Tropical Storm Ophelia on Friday. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is preparing for the tropical storm to impact much of the state beginning late Friday evening through Saturday. According to the latest forecast, the lower Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland counties will be most affected. A Wind […]