Weather

Though rain has helped, drought conditions persist in Maryland.

Showers and possibly severe storms are expected to roll through the Baltimore region again Saturday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service, but should clear by the evening.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.

Maryland is likely to see summer temperatures that are higher than average, according to the outlook published by the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center.

Children left schools in boats as 5 inches of rain deluged parts of Allegany and Garrett counties last week.

National Weather Service meteorologists have confirmed a tornado with maximum winds of 110 mph blew east through Baltimore into Dundalk on Friday evening.

Severe thunderstorms rocked the Baltimore area early Friday evening, leaving tens of thousands without power and briefly bringing a tornado warning.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across Maryland on Friday, from midday through the early evening hours.

Heavy rains this week led to the worst flooding parts of Allegany County has seen in nearly 30 years. Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency.

After some record-breaking rainfall Tuesday night, the Baltimore area will likely continue to have cloudy, stormy weather over the week.

Allegany County spokesperson Kati Kenney said responders used rescue boats to safely evacuate a school. About 150 students and 50 adults were evacuated during 15 boat trips.

The forecast for Preakness Stakes 2025? Showers and a chance of storms on the day of the big race.

Experts are predicting 2025 could see an above-average number of hurricanes and other named storms.

Synagro, a Baltimore County-based company that contracts with wastewater treatment plants, comes under fire for high levels of toxic forever chemicals.

The Maryland Department of Emergency Management warned of “moderate” air quality issues and areas of “light” visible smoke from a wildfire in New Jersey.

The Baltimore region will start to get a taste of summer this weekend with the warmest day yet on Saturday.

The weather service has “paused” the translations because its contract with Lilt, an artificial intelligence company, has lapsed, NWS spokesman Michael Musher said.

On Monday, expect widespread rain, mist and drizzle throughout the day, with a northeast wind adding to the chilly feel.

Storms might roll into the region as the Orioles play their home opener against the Boston Red Sox.

Temperatures could reach 83 degrees on Saturday, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office.