PIKESVILLE, MD—The number of vehicle thefts in Maryland has declined for the fourth straight year, authorities announced this week. However, work continues by the Maryland State Police, allied law enforcement agencies, and the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council to reduce those rates even further in upcoming years. July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. In Maryland, a car is stolen […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch covers the entire NottinghamMD.com coverage area and will remain in effect through 7 p.m. on Friday. Severe storms are possible throughout the evening. Isolated flooding is also possible. Residents should stay tuned to local forecasts.
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says that severe storms may develop in the Baltimore area on Saturday. The threat for severe weather will focus on the I-95 corridor from Boston to northern Virginia. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat. A few storms may also contain hail, and a tornado or two is possible. Residents should stay tuned to […]
BALTIMORE, MD— The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Thursday in the Baltimore area. The alert covers Baltimore City and southern Baltimore County, including most of the NottinghamMD.com coverage area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh this week joined a coalition of attorneys general in supporting a proposed federal rule that would empower workers and expand public awareness of on-the-job dangers. The proposed rule would require many employers to report more detailed information about workplace injuries and illnesses to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and would make […]
CARNEY, MD—On Saturday, the Maryland State Police performed a sweep of the northeast corner of I-695. Troopers from the Golden Ring Barrack conducted a speed and aggressive driving enforcement initiative on the beltway between the Loch Raven Boulevard and Belair Road exits. Officials say troopers issued 21 citations, 23 warnings, and 17 safety equipment repair orders during the sweep. Photo […]
UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for the Baltimore area through midnight. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—A stormy Thursday is on tap for much of the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says morning thunderstorms are likely, especially over northeastern Maryland. Eventually a more widespread threat for severe thunderstorms will emerge on Thursday afternoon and evening. […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Nottingham area. The warning will remain in effect until 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Forecasters say flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. – Additional […]