Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area on Thursday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m. on Thursday evening. Forecasters say storms are possible throughout the afternoon and evening hours as a cold front moves through the region. Some storms may be severe, with the primary threats being frequent lightning, wind gusts […]

Pleasantville Road shut down in Fallston due to downed tree, wires

FALLSTON, MD—A roadway in Fallston is closed on Thursday morning, according to the Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co. The 1800-block of Pleasantville Road between Putnam Road and Selkirk Road is closed to traffic due to a tree and wires down in the roadway. The Harford County Sherriff’s Office will be handling the road closure while contractors work to reopen […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Wednesday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Wednesday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the elderly. The effects […]

Heat Advisory issued for Baltimore area on Tuesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from noon until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Heat index values this afternoon will range from 100 to 105 degrees. Forecasters say hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses to occur. If spending extended times outdoors, residents should stay […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of August 28

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled the week of August 28, 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 […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of August 21

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. 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 hear weapons firing […]

BOOM ALERT: APG to conduct ‘single test event’ on Wednesday afternoon

EDGEWOOD, MD—In addition to this week’s previously announced testing schedule, Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that a “single test event” will take place on Wednesday afternoon. APG officials say that, between approximately 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. on August 16, there will be a single test event conducted in the Edgewood area that may be heard off of the installation. […]