Tropical Storm Warning issued for East Coast; storm surge, high winds could affect Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—Parts of the East Coast could get battered by a low pressure system heading into this weekend. The National Weather Service says an area of low pressure is forecast to develop off the southeastern U.S. coast on Thursday evening and will bring tropical-storm-force winds, storm surge, heavy rain, and high surf to large portions of the southeast and mid-Atlantic coast beginning […]

First meeting of BCPS Central Area Elementary School Capacity Relief Boundary Study group to be held on Thursday

TOWSON, MD—The committee charged with examining central area elementary school attendance areas begins its work at its first meeting this week. The meeting is the first of five committee sessions and two public information sessions. The meeting will take place 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology cafeteria. […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of September 18

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of September 18, 2023. APG has firing operations scheduled this week between approximately 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, watercraft, and/or aircraft will be visible during daytime and nighttime hours. Residents […]

Watson’s Detailing Services to hold grand opening in Carney this weekend

CARNEY, MD—A new auto detailing shop will be holding a grand opening this weekend. Watson’s Detailing Services will hold a grand opening on Saturday, September 16, at its new location at 10100 Harford Road in Carney. The day will be filled with “fun, exclusive offers, and top-notch car detailing services,” according to the official announcement. Watson’s offers interior detailing, exterior […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of September 11

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled the week of September 11, 2023. APG has firing operations scheduled this week between approximately 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, watercraft, and/or aircraft will be visible during daytime and nighttime hours. Residents may […]

Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area on Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until midnight on Saturday night. Forecasters say several rounds of slow moving showers and thunderstorms are possible through this evening. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour may lead to flash flooding, especially in poor drainage and urban […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 11 p.m. on Friday night. Forecasters say some storms could be severe with the primary threats being frequent lightning, wind gusts of up to 65 MPH, and ping pong hall-sized hail. Residents should remain weather-aware throughout the afternoon […]