BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Department of Public Works is urging residents to voluntarily reduce water consumption due to low levels at Liberty Reservoir, one of the city’s main water sources. The reservoir is currently at its lowest point in nearly two decades due to insufficient rainfall. While the city is not currently under a drought, DPW emphasizes the importance of proactive […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Forecasters say dry and windy conditions will contribute to an elevated wildfire risk in the Baltimore area on Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service says the combination of westerly winds gusting 20 to 30 mph, relative humidity falling to 20 to 30 percent, and drying fine fuels on Sunday afternoon will lead to an elevated threat for rapid fire […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A weather record has fallen. The National Weather Service says the Baltimore area has broken the longest streak of consecutive days with no measurable precipitation at Baltimore (BWI) & Dulles (IAD). Records could be set at Washington DC and Martinsburg Airport later this week. Forecasters say the Baltimore area could see some rain showers on Wednesday or Thursday, with […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Farmers in parts of Maryland who are facing drought conditions due to a lack of rain over the past summer are eligible for federal assistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the low-interest loans are available for farmers in Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, Montgomery, and Washington counties. “Maryland’s agricultural industry is one of our top economic drivers and […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment on Wednesday urged public water systems, citizens and businesses in parts of the state to continue voluntary water use restrictions as a drought watch issued earlier this summer has been upgraded to a warning. “Water conservation is a good practice year-round, but we are asking water systems to take extra precautions as dry […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Some unsettled weather will likely bring some much-needed rain to the Baltimore area this week. The National Weather Service says shower and thunderstorm chances will increase through late week. Around 1-3″ of rain is expected from Wednesday through Friday. About 2-5″ is expected along the crest of the Blue Ridge as well as in central Virginia. Forecasters say isolated […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Could the drought be nearing an end? The National Weather Service says a “soaking rain” is expected in the Baltimore area on Wednesday. Rain will move in this morning from the southwest to the northeast. Areas east of the Blue Ridge Mountains should see an expected 0.50-1.00 inch of rainfall. The highest rainfall amounts should be over the Baltimore […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Some much-needed rain is set to arrive in the Nottingham area on Wednesday. On Wednesday and into Thursday, the National Weather Service says an area of low pressure will develop into a coastal storm and spread heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding from the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast. A low pressure system moving slowly eastward across the Great […]