The Storm Prediction Center is warning that the severe weather threat across the region is increasing through the morning, with meteorologists noting that a tornado watch could be issued for the area within the next few hours.
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Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and possible tornadoes are expected across the Washington, D.C. region this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has declared a State of Preparedness ahead of a significant severe weather threat expected to impact the state on Monday, March 16. (more…)
Forecasters are warning that a potentially significant severe weather event could impact the parts of Maryland and Virginia (including all of Montgomery County) Monday afternoon, raising questions about whether some school systems may adjust schedules or cancel after-school activities.
The National Weather Service (NWS) is urging residents across the D.C. region to take Monday’s severe weather threat seriously after the Storm Prediction Center upgraded the area to a Moderate Risk, which is level 4 out of 5.
The National Weather Service is warning that severe weather is likely to impact the region Monday, March 16, as a strong cold front moves through the area.
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UPDATE from Sec. Sean Duffy: The ground stop is over and operations have resumed. Firefighters from Fauquier County and Prince William County confirm there is no danger to air traffic controllers, and they are returning to the Potomac TRACON. The source of the strong odor was traced to a circuit board that overheated, and it was replaced.
A ground stop has been issued for several major airports in the region after a reported odor at a key air traffic control facility disrupted operations Friday evening.
On Thursday, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson, and Maryland House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk announced the proposed Utility RELIEF Act, a legislative package aimed at lowering energy bills for Maryland residents while strengthening oversight of utility companies and expanding energy generation.
A Navy lieutenant commander from Silver Spring has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison after being convicted of cyberstalking his ex-wife and her boyfriend.
An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County from Thursday, March 12 at 8pm through Friday, March 13 at 9am, as wind chill values are expected to fall below 32 degrees. Officials are urging residents to dress in layers, limit time outdoors when possible, and take precautions if they must spend extended periods outside. (more…)
The Maryland State Police are urging motorists to avoid aggressive, distracted, and impaired driving during St. Patrick’s Day weekend as troopers increase enforcement across the state.