Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for much of Maryland on Tuesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for most of Maryland on Tuesday. The watch will remain in effect until 9:00 p.m. on July 1, 2025 and includes Allegany County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Calvert County, Caroline County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Charles County, Dorchester County, Frederick County, Harford County, Howard County, Kent […]

Maryland Lottery contest seeks artwork to be featured on upcoming scratch-off ticket

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery is inviting local artists to submit original artwork for a chance to be featured on an upcoming scratch-off ticket, the agency announced Tuesday. The “Maryland Treasures Art Contest” seeks images that capture what residents value most about the state. Three selected pieces of art will appear on the $2 Maryland Treasures ticket, slated to go on […]

Maryland DNR reports increase in deer with chronic wasting disease, management area expanded

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced this week that 62 white-tailed deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease in 2024, a neurological condition affecting deer, elk, and moose. The discovery marks an increase in confirmed cases within the state, prompting an expansion of the existing chronic wasting disease management area. Of the positive samples, all but one were […]

HEAT WAVE: Extreme Heat Warning issued for Monday in central Maryland, Extreme Heat Watch issued for Tuesday

BALTIMORE, MD—As the heat wave settles into central Maryland, the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Monday and an Extreme Heat Watch for Tuesday. The Extreme Heat Warning will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. on June 23, 2025.  The Extreme Heat Watch will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. […]

HEAT DOME: Extreme Heat Watch issued for central Maryland as heat index of 111 expected

UPDATE: An Extreme Heat Warning has now been issued for Monday in central Maryland. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—Scorching temperatures are expected in central Maryland early next week and the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for the area. The watch will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025 […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Flood Watch issued for much of central Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flood Watch for much of central Maryland on Thursday. The Severe Thunderstorm Watch will be in effect until 9 p.m. on June 19, 2025 and includes Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Calvert County, Caroline County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Charles County, Dorchester County, Frederick County, […]