Tornado Warning issued as waterspout confirmed near Bowleys Quarters

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for eastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County. The warning will remain in effect until 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 31st. At just before 1:45 p.m., a confirmed waterspout was located just offshore near Bowleys Quarters, about seven miles northeast of Middle River, moving east at 20 mph. For […]

Flash Flood Warning issued for northeast Baltimore County, southern Harford County

UPDATE 2: The Flash Flood Warning has been extended until 7:30 p.m. UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect until 2 p.m. for areas including White Marsh, Edgewood, and Joppatowne. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northeast Baltimore County and southern Harford County. The warning covers areas such as […]

Health alert issued for salad products containing breadcrumbs that have been recalled due to possible Listeria risk

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat ham salad products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The ham salad contains breadcrumbs recalled by Newly Weds Foods due to potential contamination. The alert applies to (view labels): 12-ounce printed plastic tubs of “RESER’S FINE FOODS Ham Salad” with […]

Over 5 million above-ground swimming pools recalled due to drowning hazard, nine deaths reports

WASHINGTON—Federal safety regulators and three major pool manufacturers this week announced the recall of approximately 5 million above-ground swimming pools, citing a drowning hazard for young children. The pools, 48 inches or taller, feature compression straps that can create a foothold, allowing children to climb into the pool even if the ladder is removed. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission […]

NHTSA issues urgent warning for Volvo plug-in hybrid, battery electric vehicles

WASHINGTON—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Thursday issued an urgent warning to owners of certain 2020-2026 Volvo plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles, urging them to immediately complete an over-the-air safety recall addressing potential brake failure. NHTSA stated that without the recall remedy, affected vehicles could completely lose their ability to brake while driving downhill. One serious incident […]

Virtual meeting set to review status of busy Perry Hall intersection

PERRY HALL, MD—Councilman David Marks will hold a virtual public meeting with the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation to discuss the progress of safety improvements at the intersection at Honeygo Boulevard and Cross Road. A WebEx meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 13 at 5:00 p.m. “Our office has worked for more than a decade to […]

Heat Advisory issued for Tuesday in several Maryland counties

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Tuesday in several Maryland counties. The advisory will be in effect from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. on July 8, 2025 and includes Anne Arundel County, Prince George’s County, Cecil County, southeast Harford County, Baltimore City, southern Baltimore County, Calvert County, Charles County, and St. Mary’s County. Heat index values […]

Public Health Alert issued for beef jerky sticks due to possible presence of plastic pieces

WASHINGTON, DC—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat beef jerky stick products that may be contaminated with plastic. A recall was not requested because the affected products are no longer available for purchase. The alert applies to beef jerky sticks produced by Top Notch Jerky LLC on May […]