BALTIMORE, MD—As spring officially starts in Maryland, the black bears are starting to come out of their dens. After a long winter, they are hungry and looking for food. The bears rely on their sense of smell to find food, and they are attracted to anything that sounds like food, including birdseed, chicken feed, dog food, and even trash. The […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Thursday afternoon could produce some interesting weather in the Baltimore area. While the likelihood of severe storms is greatly diminished compared to earlier in the week, the National Weather Service says some scattered showers and thunderstorms between 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. may have the potential to produce graupel, but what is it? Graupel are soft, small pellets formed when […]
BEL AIR, MD—A $3.9 million project to resurface and improve safety in Harford County has begun, impacting traffic on U.S. 1 Business. The State Highway Administration said the project is expected to finish in 2025, weather permitting. The 1.4-mile project is from Moores Mill Road to the U.S. 1 Bypass (Hickory Bypass). The work will include asphalt pavement milling, patching […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect through Wednesday afternoon, April 3, 2024. Forecasters say multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through Wednesday. One to two inches of rain is most likely, with localized amounts up to 4 inches possible. This may result in flooding […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The threat for severe weather will continue through Wednesday in the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts and a brief tornado or two are possible on Wednesday. Isolated instances of flooding are also possible throughout the day on Wednesday. Isolated showers are possible on Thursday before things begin to clear out just […]
FALLSTON, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in the Fallston area overnight. At just before 2:45 a.m. on Tuesday morning, units responded to a reported house fire in the 2200-block of Queensbury Drive. At the scene, firefighters found smoke showing from a rancher-style dwelling. The owners woke up to smoke in the home and discovered a fire in a bedroom. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Following a beautiful Easter Sunday in the Baltimore area, stormy weather will likely move through the region on Tuesday. The National Weather Service says scattered storms will likely pass through the Baltimore area on Tuesday afternoon and evening. Forecasters say residents can expect damaging wind gusts, hail, and possibly even a tornado or two. Localized flooding is also possible […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced the launch of BaltCo Litter Blitz 2024 and is seeking residents and organizations to team up and tackle litter in the county. The effort will run from April to May, and will involve community cleanups and a map-based record of cleanup efforts. Participating groups can register their events and indicate whether they […]