NWS: Snow showers may reduce visibility

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Forecasters say that afternoon snow showers may reduce visibility on Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service reported that several thin bands of light snow showers were moving from northwest to southeast across portions of central and northeast Maryland and the central and eastern portions of West Virginia on Wednesday. A brief snow shower in any of these bands could […]

Dense Fog Advisory in effect for Baltimore area

UPDATE: As of 2:15 p.m., the National Weather Service says that the dense fog is beginning to lift, but some pockets of low visibility remain. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will remain in effect until 4 p.m. on Tuesday,. The National Weather Service says […]

Freezing rain potential prompts Winter Weather Advisory

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for northern Baltimore County. The advisory will remain in effect until midnight on Monday night. Forecasters say residents should stay alert for freezing rain. Ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch are possible, with the highest amounts near the Pennsylvania border. Ice accumulation will be mainly on […]

Maryland Department of Health reports first cold-related death of 2019-2020 winter season

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday reported the first cold-related illness death in Maryland for the 2019-2020 winter weather season. The deceased individual is an adult male in the 45-64 age range. The death occurred in Baltimore City. “As temperatures continue to drop, Marylanders are urged to take every precaution to help prevent cold-related illnesses,” said Deputy Secretary […]

State Highway Administration monitoring winter weather threat for Wednesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is closely monitoring Wednesday’s winter weather threat. The forecast calls for cold temperatures and precipitation throughout most of Maryland later on Tuesday and into Wednesday morning.  The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Wednesday morning. MDOT SHA winter storm managers are tracking the storm and will deploy […]

Winter Weather Advisory issued for northern Baltimore County

UPDATE: The State Highway Administration is closely monitoring Wednesday’s winter weather threat. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for northern Baltimore County. The advisory will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Wednesday. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are expected, with isolated totals of 3 […]

White Castle announces recall of some frozen sandwiches due to possible Listeria contamination

NOTTINGHAM, MD—White Castle has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited number of frozen 6 pack cheeseburgers, frozen 6 pack hamburgers, frozen 6 pack jalapeno cheeseburgers, and 16 pack hamburgers, 16 pack cheeseburgers for the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenesis an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and […]