Trees fall into homes, motorists stranded, residents flooded out during severe Baltimore storm

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Residents in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County are recovering after a major rain and wind storm moved through the area on Tuesday night. Saturated ground combined with high winds caused several trees to fall, hitting homes and blocking roadways.  In the Long Green area, trees fell onto two homes causing significant structural damage (photo above and below), […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to open 2 hours late on Wednesday

TOWSON, MD—Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County Public schools and offices will open 2 hours late on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. There will be no morning pre-kindergarten. “Essential” employees report on time for their assigned shift or may request from the appropriate supervisor to use leave time. “Essential as Needed” employees will report to work as directed or may request […]

Governor Moore declares first State of Preparedness ahead of dangerous winter weather system, State officials ask residents to share flood photos on MyCoast Maryland app

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday morning signed the State’s first State of Preparedness declaration (PDF) ahead of a potentially hazardous winter weather system that is expected to bring damaging winds, heavy rain, and potential flooding to areas of Maryland. According to the National Weather Service, the significant weather system is expected to impact the region Tuesday afternoon and evening, […]

Forecasters warn of hazardous weather conditions in Baltimore area on Tuesday evening, State Activation Level raised to ‘ENHANCED’

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says weather conditions will deteriorate as a strong frontal system approaches on Tuesday afternoon, then passes through the greater Baltimore/Washington region Tuesday evening. This will result high winds capable of downing trees and powerlines, tidal flooding, and the potential for flooding of small streams and creeks. This will create hazardous travel conditions late Tuesday afternoon […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to close 3 hours early on Tuesday

TOWSON, MD—Due to impending inclement weather, Baltimore County public schools and offices will dismiss three hours early on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. All afterschool and evening activities are also cancelled and there will be no P.M. Pre-K. Additionally, the Board of Education business meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday will move to a virtual format and can be viewed […]

BCPS cancels all after-school events, activities for Tuesday

UPDATE: BCPS officials now say all schools and offices will close three hours early on Tuesday. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Due to expected severe weather, all Baltimore County Public Schools after-school activities, athletic games, and practices will be cancelled on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Additionally, the Board of Education business meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 9 will move […]

Harford County Public Schools to close 3 hours early on Tuesday

UPDATE 2: Harford County government offices will close at 3 p.m. on Tuesday.  The Harford County Emergency Operations Center will be activated at 4 p.m. on Tuesday. UPDATE: Baltimore County Public Schools and offices will also close three hours early on Tuesday. Original story below… HARFORD COUNTY, MD—Due to the forecasted high impact storm, Harford County Public Schools schools and […]