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What your need to know about Hurricane Florence.
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What your need to know about Hurricane Florence.
Hurricane Florence is inching along after making landfall Friday in North Carolina, trapping people in flooded homes and promising days of destruction and human suffering.
Hurricane Florence is thrashing the Carolina coast with devastating flooding and hurricane-force winds. One of the hardest hit areas so far is New Bern, North Carolina, where about 100 people are waiting to be rescued after more than 10 feet of powerful storm surge flooded the small city. A mandatory evacuation order was issued for the area earlier this week.
About 1,100 flights scheduled for Friday and Saturday have been canceled as a result of Hurricane Florence, according to the flight tracking site FlightAware.com. That's in addition to more than 600 cancellations Thursday.
Hurricane Florence has begun its assault on the Carolinas. Non-profits have already arrived, helping with shelters and positioning supplies and personnel to provide support for those in need.
Traditionally, fall is low season for food banks across the country. They usually see a surge in demand during the summer months, which depletes their stocks.
While impacts from Hurricane Florence are expected to be minor, the coastal city still maintains its preparations.
Baltimore County first responders are racing against the forecast as they prepare for possible flooding.
Parts of Maryland are under a coastal flood watch through Sunday.
With the East Coast prepping for Hurricane Florence's potential damage, shelters throughout the Carolinas have grave concerns about housing local animals.
Even by major hurricane standards, Florence is a beast like no other.
Nearly 3,000 people died in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. President Donald Trump denied this reality as a hurricane barrels toward the Carolinas.
The Carolina coasts can expect winds topping 80 mph late Thursday afternoon. And that's just the prelude to untold days of misery.
Wild horses roaming North Carolina's barrier islands will ride out Hurricane Florence, depending on instincts whetted over centuries to survive.
Many of the people facing mandatory evacuations from the path of Hurricane Florence are agonizing about what to do for their pets.
A National Weather Service satellite monitoring Hurricane Florence has recorded a wave reaching 83 feet in the storm churning in the Atlantic Ocean.
Areas that are normally susceptible to flooding could see high water, and there's still concern for flooding on the bayside.
Due to Amtrak and VRE's cancellations of southbound trains because of Hurricane Florence, MARC trains will have delays arriving and leaving Union Station on Thursday.
If the monster storm continues to shift south, resources could be Carolina-bound, if not, they're ready for bad weather here.
With Hurricane Florence on the horizon, several events across Maryland are being altered, postponed, or cancelled.
Tropical Storm Olivia is weakening as it approaches Hawaii, but it still may bring flooding rains and damaging winds as it moves over the state's main islands.
Officials have opened spill gates in the Conowingo Dam Wednesday to help prevent flooding along the banks of the Susquehanna River.
A Maryland Task Force is headed south to assist FEMA with their Hurricane Florence response.
Water quality tests found elevated levels of legionella bacteria have been detected at three Baltimore City courthouses, according to the Baltimore City Mayor's Office.
At Martin's Tree Farm in Hampstead, thousands of trees stand between 9 to 10 feet tall on over 60 acres of land.
More than 2.3 million Marylanders are expected to travel 50 miles or more from their home over the end of the year holiday period, according to AAA.
The coldest air of the season will arrive this weekend with WJZ First Alert Weather Days from Sat. - Mon.
While visions of snow-covered Christmas mornings may fill the minds of Baltimore residents, the reality is that white Christmases in Charm City are extremely rare.
A second deal on a federal spending package that would include the full cost of the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild and avert a government shutdown has once again stalled in Congress Thursday.
A Baltimore County man with ties to one of the area's most famous cookies is facing serious child pornography charges.
The coldest air of the season will arrive this weekend with WJZ First Alert Weather Days from Sat. - Mon.
Water quality tests found elevated levels of legionella bacteria have been detected at three Baltimore City courthouses, according to the Baltimore City Mayor's Office.
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein reflected on his first year leading the franchise in a recent CBS interview. Rubenstein discussed the team's strong start, a playoff disappointment, and his plans for the future.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Martin’s Tree Farm is a family-owned and operated business in Carroll County. During the holiday season, it attracts dozens of visitors on the weekends looking for the centerpiece for their Christmas decorations.
Officials with the Maryland Zoo introduced WJZ to an African Savannah Pouched Rat, also called a hero rat.
Marty Bass is live at B&O Railroad Museum to get an inside look at the Christmas display.
WJZ is live from Cindy Lou's as Chef Matt Audette demonstrates how to make festive cocktails.
Santa chats with us about how busy he has been this season, and what toys are the most requested on Christmas lists across Maryland.
Twice in the past three seasons, Mike Tomlin and his Pittsburgh Steelers came to Baltimore in the final week, beat the Ravens and sneaked into the playoffs.
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein reflected on his first year leading the franchise in a recent CBS interview. Rubenstein discussed the team's strong start, a playoff disappointment, and his plans for the future.
Lamar Jackson's struggles against Pittsburgh have been well documented.
Lamar Jackson's five touchdown passes were the big story, but he also ran for 65 yards on six carries.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a one-year contract with Japanese star Tomoyuki Sugano, a right-hander coming off an MVP season in Nippon Professional Baseball's Central League.
House Speaker Mike Johnson emerged from a meeting with his fellow Republicans on Friday and said he believed lawmakers would avoid a government shutdown.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
The 1,500-page measure would have done much more than prevent a government shutdown.
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.
Baltimore County Police brought joy to youth with their 23rd annual Shop With a Cop event, uniting the community this holiday season.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The coldest air of the season will arrive this weekend with WJZ First Alert Weather Days from Sat. - Mon.
Passing rain and snow showers are expected Friday. Artic blast for the next three days will result in frigid cold temperatures. WJZ has issued an Alert Day through Monday and recommend limiting time outside.
Frigid temperatures return this weekend to Maryland
Cold blast expected to hit Maryland this weekend
A significant drop in temperatures is expected as we head into the weekend. The much-advertised Arctic blast is still on track to arrive Saturday. The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued ALERT DAYS for Saturday, Sunday and Monday in anticipation of the bitter cold temperatures.
More than 2.3 million Marylanders are expected to travel 50 miles or more from their home over the end of the year holiday period, according to AAA.
Martin’s Tree Farm is a family-owned and operated business in Carroll County. During the holiday season, it attracts dozens of visitors on the weekends looking for the centerpiece for their Christmas decorations.
Officials with the Maryland Zoo introduced WJZ to an African Savannah Pouched Rat, also called a hero rat.
Marty Bass is live at B&O Railroad Museum to get an inside look at the Christmas display.
WJZ is live from Cindy Lou's as Chef Matt Audette demonstrates how to make festive cocktails.