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    Slightly cooler Sunday in Maryland before next round of showers
    The forecast this week includes showers, but temperatures will get higher toward the weekend.
    At a global seafood market, Maryland’s ‘fish people’ stand out by selling the Chesapeake Bay
    This is the be-all and end-all for the fish business, and for six small Maryland companies selling Chesapeake Bay seafood, it was a moment of purpose.
    Benny Horseman, co-owner of Madison Bay Seafoods, helps Faidley's co-owner Nancy Devine select six of his oysters on March 17, 2025 for a test of packing machinery at the Seafood Expo North America. She carries his oysters and crabs as part of her company's commitment to Chesapeake Bay seafood.
    For a moment, the light of Baltimorehenge signals spring is here
    I spotted Baltimorehenge. The sun lined up just so in the west, sending a bright shaft of light down East Lombard Street, glowing from the Bromo Seltzer Tower on the horizon directly through my windshield at Calvert Street.
    Sunset lines up with East Lombard Street at Calvert in Baltimore, MD on March 18, 2025, less than two days before the spring equinox.
    Baltimore region braces for wind, rain amid St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
    NWS meteorologist Kyle Pallozzi said Saturday the primary threat in the Baltimore region would be wind.
    Scattered severe thunderstorms will move through the region Sunday morning into the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
    St. Patrick’s Day storms: 58 mph winds, heavy rain, flood threat and tornado possibility
    The National Weather Service said the Washington and Baltimore region could experience severe weather Sunday afternoon.
    A National Weather Service meteorologist said the primary threat to the Baltimore region is wind.
    Potential rain on the St. Patrick Parade, followed by sunny week
    The luck of the Irish may prevail come next week, with warm weather.
    George Stegmaier dresses up as St. Patrick in the annual St. Patty’s Day Parade in Downtown, Baltimore, MD., on March 12, 2023.
    Harriet Tubman died 112 years ago today. Her legacy endures in a virtual museum.
    Harriet Tubman died 112 years ago today. Her legacy lives on in an archaeological virtual museum
    A selection of artifacts found by archeologists at the Ben Ross Homeplace, including various kitchen items and pieces of housewares.
    Temps near 70 degrees expected Tuesday in the Baltimore region
    Tuesday afternoon will feel springlike, with high temperatures reaching into the upper 60s and even low 70s in some locations.
    Tuesday afternoon will feel springlike, with high temperatures reaching into the upper 60s and even low 70s in some locations.
    Strong winds persist Thursday with gusts up to 55 mph
    Breezy conditions continue Thursday across the Baltimore region with wind advisories in place until midnight, according to the National Weather Service.
    Wind advisories are in effect for much of the Baltimore region until midnight.
    Powerful storms drench Baltimore as region braces for 40-50 mph wind gusts
    Showers will continue in Central Maryland for the next few hours before another system passes through the region late Wednesday night that will bring 40-50 mph wind gusts Thursday.
    Storms and damaging winds are expected in the Baltimore region on Wednesday afternoon.
    Tornadoes, hail, damaging winds expected to hit region on Wednesday as powerful storms roll in
    Storms on Wednesday are likely to bring heavy rain, damaging winds and the potential for isolated tornados, according to the National Weather Service.
    Stormy weather is moving across the U.S. and is expected to arrive in Maryland on Wednesday.
    Hundreds of weather forecasters fired in latest wave of DOGE cuts
    Federal workers who were not let go said the afternoon layoffs included meteorologists who do crucial local forecasts in National Weather Service offices across the country.
    : The logo of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seen at the Nation Hurricane Center on August 29, 2019 in Miami, Florida.
    The rising cost of preventing disastrous floods in Old Ellicott City
    Howard County’s most expensive public project, Ellicott City flood mitigation, is overbudget at more than $153 million and counting.
    Homes and businesses line Main Street in Historic Ellicott City, which experienced severe and deadly flash floods in 2016 and 2018, prompting county officials to invest millions in a plan to divert floodwaters from the old mill town.
    Marylanders can bask in warmer temperatures this week
    The Baltimore-Washington office of the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures in the high 60s Tuesday to Thursday with the possibility of rain on Thursday.
    The Baltimore region is getting a brief respite from chilly winter weather.
    Bitter cold and high winds, but little snow expected Thursday
    Maryland continues battling brutal cold and high winds, but updated forecasts call for little to no snow in the Baltimore region Thursday.
    A person walks in Fells Point, Baltimore, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Below freezing conditions persisted in Maryland Wednesday morning, accompanied by wind gusts making it feel close to zero degrees in parts of the state. The extreme cold warning for western Maryland and the cold weather advisory for the rest of the state — including Baltimore City and Baltimore, Howard, Anne Arundel, Harford and Carroll counties — remain in effect until Thursday morning at 10 a.m.
    Thousands of BGE customers remain without power amid chilly temperatures
    Thousands of BGE customers remain without power Tuesday after heavy winds knocked out power lines in the area and as temperatures creep lower.
    A person walks in Fells Point, Baltimore, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Below freezing conditions persisted in Maryland Wednesday morning, accompanied by wind gusts making it feel close to zero degrees in parts of the state. The extreme cold warning for western Maryland and the cold weather advisory for the rest of the state — including Baltimore City and Baltimore, Howard, Anne Arundel, Harford and Carroll counties — remain in effect until Thursday morning at 10 a.m.
    Nearly 40,000 BGE customers still without power after windstorm
    BGE says staffing has been increased to help restore power. However, trees and debris will have to be cleaned up before the damaged equipment can be repaired.
    Heavy rain and high winds swept through the Baltimore area on Sunday, knocking out power for 118,000 BGE customers.
    Gusts could reach 60 mph on Sunday with most of Maryland facing wind warning
    Winds could cause damage to trees and power lines, which may result in power outages.
    Residents of South Baltimore brave the downpour on December 11, 2024.
    Maryland’s forecast: Slushy weather hits ahead of possible ‘heavy snow’ and arctic temps next week
    While it's too soon to say for sure, Maryland could see “significant” snowfall next week.
    Maryland could be hit by another snowstorm next week, as much of the country braces for dangerously cold weather.
    The snow has passed. Now enters: Dense fog, high winds and cool temperatures.
    Forecasts show temperatures with a low of around 30 degrees tonight ahead of a rainy, windy and cold weekend.
    Forecasts show temperatures around 30 degrees tonight ahead of a rainy, windy and cold weekend.
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