Weather
BGE wants you to turn your thermostat up. Vacant offices aren’t held to the same standard.
About 20% of Baltimore's downtown offices are vacant, but property owners are likely still keeping them air-conditioned.
Most of Maryland under severe thunderstorm watch
The forecast high temperature in the Baltimore area on Friday is around 82 degrees — the first time since Sunday the high temperature has dipped below 90 degrees.
Mud baths and frozen fruit: How the Maryland Zoo keeps its animals cool
From giant ice pops and water cannons to simply hanging in the shade, the animals at the Maryland Zoo have plenty of ways to stay cool.
Why extreme heat causes trains to slow down
When steel, the backbone of railroads, heats and expands, there’s a risk of buckling, where the track snaps out to the side. Trains cannot move when this happens.
Showers and thunderstorms possible as heat pins Baltimore region
The National Weather Service predicts a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the Baltimore area after 3 p.m. Wednesday — just ahead of the Orioles game.
Baltimore swelters as temps hit 105 degrees. Here’s when the heat dome ends.
The Baltimore region saw its second-hottest June temperature ever on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Safety rules face stress test as Baltimore continues trash collection amid heat wave
As Baltimore swelters under extreme heat this week, the city is making adjustments to trash and recycling collection to keep workers safe, but said pickups will continue as scheduled.
A heat dome is bringing dangerous temps to Maryland. Here’s what to know.
A strong ridge of high pressure is creating “very warm” air mass over the region, a phenomenon known as a heat dome.
Alas, poor FEMA. We knew you well.
President Donald Trump plans to phase out FEMA after this year’s hurricane season. In the future, if you want help after a disaster, you’ll have to call him. How do you think that’s going to go?
Severe storms Thursday bring damaging winds, power outages
The National Weather Service said there’s a threat of severe weather Thursday, including the possibility of damaging winds, large hail and an isolated tornado.
Flood watch, severe thunderstorm warning issued for Baltimore area amid scorching heat
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for several counties across Central Maryland.
Smoke from NJ and Canada wildfires triggers Code Orange air alert in Baltimore County
Baltimore County is under a Code Orange air quality alert through midnight as smoke from wildfires burning in New Jersey drifts into the region on Saturday.
4 inches of rain, flash flooding possible as severe thunderstorms expected to hit region
Severe thunderstorms could dump up to 4 inches of rain per hour this evening in the nation’s capital and parts of Howard and Anne Arundel counties, the National Weather Service warned Saturday.
Get ready for heat, Maryland. Temps expected to hit the 90s across the region tomorrow.
Thursday is expected to be the first day of the year when temperatures top 90 across the entire Baltimore region, according to the National Weather Service.
Sunday storms could bring damaging winds, hail and heavy rain
By midday, forecasters will be monitoring the potential for stronger storms and heavier rainfall across Maryland.
Kids who escaped school by boat finally get a field day
Some of the children are frightened by rain now. Westernport counselor Tessa Fitzgerald invites them to talk about their fears.
Central Maryland remains in drought, though conditions have improved statewide
Though rain has helped, drought conditions persist in Maryland.
Quick storms roll through Baltimore area as sunshine is expected the next few days
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.
Tornado, flash flood warnings issued for Maryland counties
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
It’s hot, it’s wet, it’s summer in Maryland. Again.
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.
