Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for northeastern Baltimore County

UPDATE 2: A Flash Flood Warning is also now in effect until 8:15 p.m. UPDATE: The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is now in effect until 7 p.m. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of northeastern Baltimore County. The warning will be in effect until 6:15 p.m. for areas including Towson, […]

Severe weather possible in Baltimore County on Monday afternoon, evening

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service says there is a small chance for severe thunderstorms in the Baltimore area on Monday afternoon and evening. A local disturbance will feed off of moderate instability to generate thunderstorms that could produce strong to damaging winds and perhaps a few instances of hail. Localized flooding is also a possibility. Residents should stay prepared follow […]

MEMA: Be prepared for effects of COVID-19 on 2020 hurricane season

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Emergency Management Agency is updating response procedures to include COVID-19 components as it plans for the 2020 hurricane season, and encourages Maryland residents to do the same. Disasters will not wait because of the SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and evacuation, sheltering, and access to essential preparedness items will be different than in years past. “We […]

Flash Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area for Friday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for a significant portion of Maryland. The National Weather Service says another round of thunderstorms with heavy rain is expected on Friday afternoon and into Friday evening. Temperatures will be a bit lower than yesterday, with highs on Friday in the upper-80s. This should help reduce, but not eliminate, the severe weather […]