Voluntary Water Restriction issued for residents, businesses in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—Out of an abundance of caution, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works, in conjunction with county and state partners across the Baltimore area, on Thursday evening issued a ‘Voluntary Water Restriction,’ urging residents and businesses throughout the regional service area to voluntarily reduce excessive water usage. This system-wide water conservation request is effective immediately for Baltimore City, Baltimore […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Tuesday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Tuesday 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 […]

Flood Watch issued for Sunday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Forecasters say excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Slow moving […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for this week

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. Testing operations are scheduled to take place Wednesday, July 5 through Friday, July 7, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.  Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons will be visible during daytime and nighttime hours. Residents […]

Severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Monday

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the Baltimore area. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—Mother Nature may provide some fireworks of her own on Monday. The National Weather Service says severe storms are possible in the Baltimore area on July 3, 2023. Forecasters say scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are possible, with some being strong to […]