Winter 'Snowquester' Shuts Down Mid-Atlantic Offices, Schools
After pummeling the nation's midsection with heavy snow, a late-winter storm made its way Wednesday to the mid-Atlantic, where residents braced for the possibility of power outages.
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After pummeling the nation's midsection with heavy snow, a late-winter storm made its way Wednesday to the mid-Atlantic, where residents braced for the possibility of power outages.
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of Maryland in anticipation of a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain. During the Friday morning commute, most Marylanders are experiencing wet streets, not slick ones.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of Maryland. A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected Friday between 4 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Dangerous high waters. Rising rivers claimed at least one life after overnight storms. Now several communities are flooded out.
This is the coldest air mass we have had in at least two years.
A winter storm made its way across the Southeast on Thursday, dumping snow in states recovering from days of rain, playing a role in at least one fatality, and leaving thousands without power.
Maryland State Police are reporting scores of accidents on snow-covered highways across central and western Maryland.
Maryland State Police are reporting light, blowing snow in Garrett County as a winter storm moves in.
The sky is clear early Friday, and most temperatures are in the low and mid 20s in the typically colder outlying areas and closer to 30 in most of the bigger cities.
The weather will remain pleasant in the greater Baltimore area during the next couple of days, as high pressure maintains its grip on much of the Northeast and the mid-Atlantic states.
Many parts of the East Coast are still reeling from the destructive force of Superstorm Sandy. WJZ's First Warning Weather team has been analyzing this unusual storm since it struck Maryland.
There will be high pressure building into the region Monday night into Tuesday. This will lead to some chilly weather Monday night, and as a result it will not warm up as much Tuesday.
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On Maryland's jagged coastline, hurricane-riled waves destroyed an iconic pier and floodwaters forced caskets from graves in a town famed for crabbing. In the mountainous western edges, 2 feet of snow snapped power lines, downed trees and left tractor-trailers jackknifed along an interstate.
The National Weather Service says the Potomac River is likely to experience its worst floods in at least 16 years in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
It's confirmed. A funnel cloud did touch down in Harford County, downing trees and damaging homes.
Harford County officials say the National Weather Service believes a tornado is to blame for damage in Jarrettsville over the weekend.
Metro says service is operating normally following heavy rains that pelted parts of the Washington region.
Utility workers were working Thursday to return lights and air conditions to hundreds of thousands of people who remained without power after last week's violent storms, even as more strong storms moved in.
Extreme heat forecasts are prompting Hagerstown city officials to shorten the hours of an outdoor farmers' market.
Health officials have issued heat advisories for Maryland.
Extreme heat hits Maryland. A heat advisory is in effect through Thursday and people are doing all they can to stay cool.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that 10 tornadoes touched down in Maryland on Friday.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that 10 tornadoes touched down in Maryland on Friday.
Still cleaning up after an intense night of storms. The National Weather Service has confirmed that six tornadoes touched down.
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After a bitter cold start to Monday, temperatures will approach freezing this afternoon. Highs in the 40s are ahead
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