National Weather Service Debby Remnants East Coast 20240808

Maryland road crews prepare for remnants of Tropical Storm Debby, Governor Moore urges caution

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration is making preparations for heavy rain and high winds expected to impact the entire state with the arrival of Tropical Storm Debby, Thursday through Friday evening. Drivers are encouraged to avoid travel as the storm passes through the state. State Highway Administration maintenance crews are preparing by clearing storm drain systems of debris, organized […]

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Maryland Higher Education Commission announces $18.75 million in campus safety grants

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Higher Education Commission announced this week that it has awarded $18.75 million in grants to improve public safety at higher education institutions in Maryland. The grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including campus security assessments, enhanced security operations, and emergency management planning. The money is being awarded to colleges and universities across the state, […]

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NWS Baltimore Debby Rainfall Forecast 20240808

Debby’s remnants to bring flooding, tornadoes, gusty winds to Maryland

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BALTIMORE, MD—The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby will approach Maryland on Thursday evening and pass through the region Thursday night and into Friday. Flooding, tornadoes, gusty winds, and coastal flooding will be the main threats associated with the storm system. Heavy rainfall is likely on Thursday evening and into Friday morning.  A general 1 – 3 inches of rain are […]

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Thunderstorm Watch, Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area on Saturday

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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 […]

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

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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 […]

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FBI: Criminals targeting bank, ATM customers in Maryland

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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 […]

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