Severe thunderstorms that moved through central Maryland Saturday evening knocked out power for more than 80,000 BGE customers, with Harford, Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties taking the hardest hits. What happened: Strong winds brought down trees, limbs, utility poles and power lines across the region, creating hazardous conditions and widespread outages. Restoration efforts: BGE crews […]
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2 elderly residents die in early morning house fire in Montgomery County
Two elderly residents died in a house fire on Harmon Road in Montgomery County early Sunday morning, and one firefighter was injured battling the blaze. What’s Happening: Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews arrived to find a split-level single-family home with heavy fire on the second floor spreading through the roof. Firefighters knocked down […]
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Maryland Melts: Dangerous heat advisory in effect
A heat advisory is in effect for large parts of Maryland until 8 p.m. Sunday, with heat index values expected to reach 105 degrees. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued the advisory covering Cecil, Anne Arundel, Prince George’s, Charles, St. Mary’s, and Calvert counties, along with parts of Baltimore, Howard, Harford, and Montgomery counties. […]
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Rescue underway on Gunpowder River near Mariner Point Park
Multiple agencies are responding to a marine rescue on the Gunpowder River Saturday after a watercraft began taking on water with several people on board. What’s Happening: The Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and other agencies are operating at the Mariner Point Park boat ramps. The number of people on board has not been confirmed. […]
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Fourth of July Boat explosion in Chesapeake marina: What we know
Nine people were hurt when a boat exploded at Schaefer’s Canal House in Chesapeake City Saturday afternoon, sending four to hospitals by helicopter. What’s Happening: The explosion was reported at about 4:20 p.m. Volunteer Fire Company #1 of Chesapeake City, Cecil County Paramedics, and several other fire and emergency units responded to the scene. What […]
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Severe storms threaten Maryland’s Fourth of July celebrations
Severe thunderstorms are sweeping across Maryland this Fourth of July evening, with warnings and watches covering most of the state. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service in Sterling, Virginia issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Charles County until 6:30 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., storms were moving northeast at 20 mph along a line from […]
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Maryland scorches at 115 degrees on July 4th
Most of Maryland is under an Extreme Heat Warning today, with heat index values expected to reach as high as 115 degrees in parts of the state. What’s Happening: Two Extreme Heat Warnings and a Heat Advisory cover Maryland from the Western Shore to the Eastern Shore. Both warnings expire between 8 and 9 p.m. […]
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This Country’s Been to Worse Fourth of July Cookouts Than This One
America turns 250 this weekend, and she’s celebrating the way most of us celebrate a milestone birthday: sweating through her shirt, surrounded by relatives who aren’t speaking to each other, quietly wondering where the time went. Let’s be honest about where we are, because I think honesty is the only birthday gift worth giving. It […]
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Heat and bad air hit Maryland on Fourth of July
Marylanders heading out for Fourth of July celebrations Saturday are dealing with dangerous heat and poor air quality across much of the state. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for parts of north central Maryland, including Frederick County, running from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Heat index values […]
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Dangerous heat hits Maryland through the holiday weekend
Central and Eastern Allegany County are under an Extreme Heat Warning through 8 p.m. Friday, with heat index values expected to reach between 105 and 110 degrees. What’s happening: The National Weather Service issued the warning for the region as dangerously hot and humid conditions settle over western Maryland. A Heat Advisory takes effect Saturday […]