Thunderstorm Watch, Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area on Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flood Watch for Saturday in the Baltimore area. The Thunderstorm Watch will be in effect until 9:00 p.m. and the Flood Watch will be in effect until 10:00 p.m. on August 3, 2024. Forecasters say multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible throughout the day.  The storms may […]

Baltimore County Police Department launches 26 Days of Safety Initiative for schools

TOWSON, MD—With the new school year fast approaching, the Baltimore County Police Department has announced plans to launch a comprehensive safety initiative to help keep students, parents, and drivers safe. The 26 Days of Safety Initiative will run for 26 days, starting from the first day of school, and will focus on providing parents, students, and motorists with essential safety […]

FBI: Criminals targeting bank, ATM customers in Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The FBI and local law enforcement partners are investigating a surge of armed robberies, known as “jugging” crimes, at financial institutions in Maryland. At least 21 bank and ATM customers have been victimized by these crimes just in the first week of July. “Jugging” refers to a crime in which a suspect, or group of suspects, targets customers believed […]

Maryland DNR issues summer swimming safety reminders

BALTIMORE, MD—As summer officially gets under way, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding people to take safety precautions when swimming in public areas. The DNR stresses the importance of swimming near a lifeguard, staying sober while in or near the water, and never swimming alone. DNR officials also recommend wearing a life jacket or personal flotation device […]

Excessive Heat Warning issued for Baltimore area as heat index to hit 111

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Baltimore area on Saturday.  The Excessive Heat Warning replaces the previously issued Heat Advisory. The warning will be in effect from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on July 6, 2024. Forecasters say dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of up to 111 degrees are expected. Extreme […]