Severe Weather Slams Into Maryland Monday
Maryland has been hit with another round of severe weather.
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Maryland has been hit with another round of severe weather.
Yes, sunshine returned Tuesday, along with gusty winds.
Take a few minutes to step outside and enjoy the beautiful weather because a cold front is coming that will change up our weather pattern for the rest of the week.
Heavy rain and severe weather for Maryland Tuesday. A TORNADO WATCH is in effect for most of the state (except Allegany and Garrett Counties) through 7 p.m. There have already been a few severe thunderstorm warnings issued with strong thunderstorms early Tuesday afternoon. As we move through the day, there will likely be more warnings for severe thunderstorms in addition to flash flooding.
Crews are making progress in restoring power to those affected by severe storms that blew through the mid-Atlantic region.
Crews are making progress in restoring power to those affected by severe storms that blew through the mid-Atlantic region.
Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) said that more than 24,000 of its customers lost power due to Saturday's storms. Of those, over 14,900 are still without electricity.
The next big feature that we'll be tracking over the next 48 hours is a wave of low pressure currently located in the central Plains, which will be dragging a potent cold front into the eastern third of the nation Saturday.
Sunday proves to be one of the wettest days of 2012 after several parts of Maryland experience five to six inches of rain.
Tropical Storm Isaac started pelting the Florida Keys with rain and strong winds on Sunday, and it could strengthen into a dangerous hurricane by the time it starts hitting the northern Gulf Coast in the coming days.
District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray says he has appointed members of a task force that will investigate solutions to power outages caused by severe storms.
This first batch of rain is moving away to the northeast and there will be a break for a time this afternoon.
While many Marylanders try to repair damage left by the derecho that roared across the state last month, others are evaluating the response to widespread power outages.
There's a call for changes to policy when it comes to severe weather and the Bay Bridge before it's too late. It comes after drivers were trapped on the bridge in that sudden derecho storm.
Delmarva Power is warning residents that customers should prepare for unexpected power outages if severe weather strikes the area this weekend.
Last week's storm left nothing untouched, including the Bay Bridge. Drivers who were on the bridge during the storm are calling for some sweeping changes to protect them in bad weather.
Families across Maryland continue to pick up the pieces from Friday night's deadly storms.
Anne Arundel County was also hit hard by the storm.
The death toll from weekend storms that left more than 3 million without power at its peak has risen to 22.
Anne Arundel County Executive John R. Leopold has lifted restrictions on water use throughout the county, except for Herald Harbor, and has ordered that cooling centers remain open until power is restored to the remaining 40,000 homes and businesses.
The storms may be gone, but the damage will linger for weeks.
Millions across the mid-Atlantic region sweltered Saturday in the aftermath of violent storms that pummeled the eastern U.S. with high winds and downed trees, killing at least 13 people and leaving 3 million without power during a triple-digit heat wave.
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Calm now, but eventually wet and warmer weather on the way
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Normal highs for late December are in the mid-40s and normally you'd expect low temperatures in the upper 20s. We are seeing guidance suggesting highs in *at least* the 50s starting this weekend. And overnight lows near our average daytime high most days. And there is more good news. Those temperatures will come with showers Saturday, Sunday, and into Monday. That is rain we still really need.
With Christmas and hopefully pleasant memories now behind us, all eyes are on the final weekend of 2024, and the last few days of this year. Our forecast looks calm for Thursday and Friday. For Saturday through New Years Eve, a nice warm up looks to be coming our way. We're expecting daytime highs, and overnight lows, well above the seasonal average.
With Christmas and hopefully pleasant memories now behind us, all eyes are on the final weekend of 2024, and the last few days of this year. Our forecast looks to be a calm one with, by Saturday through New Year's Eve, a nice warm-up coming our way. Not just a push of mild air but warm air with daytime highs, and overnight lows, well above the seasonal average.
With bitterly cold temperatures, and mixed precipitation now behind us, Marylanders can look forward to much calmer weather on Christmas.
A Winter Weather Advisory was issued for most of Maryland on Tuesday morning, including Northern and Southern Baltimore, and Anne Arundel, Carroll and Frederick Counties, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
A person was found dead after a Christmas Day house fire in Joppa; Three Baltimore City courthouses reopened after Legionella bacteria was detected in the water; and the Baltimore County Council plans to vote in early January to pick a county executive.
Normal highs for late December are in the mid-40s and normally you'd expect low temperatures in the upper 20s. We are seeing guidance suggesting highs in *at least* the 50s starting this weekend. And overnight lows near our average daytime high most days. And there is more good news. Those temperatures will come with showers Saturday, Sunday, and into Monday. That is rain we still really need.
Three courthouses in Downtown Baltimore reopened Thursday after water quality tests found elevated levels of Legionella bacteria last week.
Tyrone Manning with Baltimore Center Stage shares details on ArtsCentric's Black Nativity show.
With Christmas and hopefully pleasant memories now behind us, all eyes are on the final weekend of 2024, and the last few days of this year. Our forecast looks calm for Thursday and Friday. For Saturday through New Years Eve, a nice warm up looks to be coming our way. We're expecting daytime highs, and overnight lows, well above the seasonal average.