Tornado Watch issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area. The Watch will remain in effect until midnight Friday night/Saturday morning, May 31, 2025. Severe storms are expected to develop which may contain ping pong ball-sized hail, 65 mph wind gusts, and may produce tornadoes. Residents should remain weather-aware throughout the evening.

Governor Moore seeks federal aid for western Maryland flooding

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following severe flooding in Western Maryland earlier this month, Governor Wes Moore has requested a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This assessment will help determine if the state meets the criteria for a Presidential Disaster Declaration, unlocking federal aid for communities impacted by the May 13-14 floods. Torrential rainfall and flash flooding caused […]

Above-normal hurricane season predicted for 2025

BALTIMORE, MD—NOAA’s National Weather Service is forecasting above-normal hurricane activity for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. The agency predicts a 30% chance of a near-normal season, a 60% chance of an above-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. This forecast calls for a range of 13 to 19 named […]

Baltimore County Police Department warns of storm damage repair scams

TOWSON, MD—Following recent storms in the area, the Baltimore County Police Department is urging residents to be cautious of potential scams related to storm damage repair. The department emphasizes the importance of researching contractors thoroughly before making any decisions regarding home or business repairs. Residents are advised to be wary of unsolicited offers from individuals going door-to-door offering repair services. […]

Severe storms produce tornado, sewage overflow in Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—Friday night’s severe storms wreaked havoc on the Baltimore area, producing a tornado, causing excessive damage, and resulting in a sewage overflow and water quality advisory. The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado formed in Baltimore City and continued to move through the Dundalk/Sparrows Point area. The tornado was on the ground from 5:51 to 6:01 […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect through 10 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025. Forecasters say that severe storms may develop on Friday afternoon and into the evening hours. Multiple rounds of storms are possible. The main threats associated with these storms will be damaging […]

Governor Moore declares State of Emergency due to historic flooding in western Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following severe flooding in western Maryland this week, Governor Wes Moore declared a State of Emergency to bolster the state’s response efforts. The declaration came after the governor toured the affected areas in Allegany County, surveying the damage caused by torrential rains. “After surveying the damage and receiving updates on the work still ahead in Western Maryland, I’ve declared […]