Bird illness reports decrease, DNR lifts recommendation to stop feeding

NOTTINGHAM, MD—As of mid-August, reports of a strange illness affecting many local birds have decreased in many jurisdictions. On Tuesday, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources lifted its previous recommendation to stop feeding birds. In late May, wildlife managers in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and other states began receiving reports of sick and dying birds. Several […]

Flash Flood Watch extended through Wednesday evening as remnants of Tropical Storm Fred move through Baltimore area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has extended and expanded the Flash Flood Watch that has been issued for the Baltimore area. The watch has been expanded to include southeastern Harford County and southern Baltimore and it has been extended through 10 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18th. Forecasters say multiple rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms will affect the region from […]

Flash Flood Watch issued as remnants of Tropical Storm Fred approach

UPDATE: The Flash Flood Watch has been expanded and extended. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for portions of Baltimore County and for Baltimore City. The watch will be in effect until 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop along the central and upper Chesapeake Bay […]

NWS: Tropical Storm Fred could produce flash flooding in Maryland

UPDATE: A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for the Baltimore area. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—It could be a damp week in the Nottingham area as the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred make their way through the eastern part of the U.S. The National Weather Service says some isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible throughout Monday afternoon and […]

New report released following comprehensive review of Baltimore County, Baltimore City shared water delivery system

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials on Monday released a new report following a comprehensive review of the business processes that govern the water delivery system that serves both Baltimore County and Baltimore City residents. “This report is a critical and long overdue step towards improving how our jurisdictions can better work in partnership to modernize our shared water system,” Baltimore County […]

More storms, flash flooding possible on Saturday as cold front passes through

NOTTINGHAM, MD—There is a chance for more thunderstorms in the Baltimore area on Saturday, as well as the possibility of flash flooding. The National Weather Service says a cold front will push into the area today, delivering widespread showers and thunderstorms. There is also an isolated risk for severe storms producing damaging winds gusts, as well as a potential for […]

Storms possible in Baltimore metro area on Friday, heat index to hit 107 degrees

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Friday the 13th will likely be hot and stormy in the Baltimore area. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from late Friday morning through the evening hours. The primary threat will be damaging wind gusts downing trees and power lines in some areas. The heat index is expected to top out at around 107 degrees. A Heat Advisory and Code […]