Cold Comfort: Maryland’s freezing winter could mean juicier peaches, crispier kale this summer, expert predicts

BALTIMORE, MD—After a colder than average winter that brought deep freezes to much of Maryland, local gardeners might be in for a surprisingly productive summer. While residents may have dealt with an unusually brisk winter, those frosty days were quietly working behind the scenes, especially for fruit trees, leafy greens, and hardy herbs. Maryland saw temperatures well below average for […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has also been issued until 10 p.m. on Thursday. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until midnight on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Forecasters say numerous thunderstorms are expected to develop later Thursday afternoon and continue through late […]

Heat Advisory issued for Thursday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Thursday in the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. on June 26, 2025. Forecasters say heat index values of up to 107 degrees are possible. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high […]

Governor Moore declares State of Preparedness as extreme heat grips Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Monday declared a State of Preparedness for Maryland ahead of a hazardous heat wave expected to bring dangerously high temperatures across much of the state. The declaration aims to enhance government coordination and ensure the state is ready to respond swiftly to potential heat-related hazards. The National Weather Service forecasts extreme heat from Monday through […]