Weather

“They need a break, so we need to come in seamlessly and assume that role as telecommunicator for the 911 system,” said Baltimore City Fire Chief James Wallace.

Weather conditions caused an algae bloom and depleted dissolved oxygen levels.

The city is distributing sandbags, opening parking garages and creating an emergency homeless shelter.

With heat predicted to near record highs this week, officials are warning Maryland residents to take precautions. What's behind the heat, and what can you do to avoid, or treat, overheating?

Midday rounds up the latest news. Severe weather rocked parts of Montgomery County yesterday, with reports of several tornados. Meanwhile, legislation passed by lawmakers during the 2024 General Assembly went into effect this month.

The National Weather Services says the next two weeks in Maryland are likely to be warmer than average. Punxsutawney Phil agrees with the forecast this Groundhog Day.

The district did not cancel classes during the storms on Tuesday, unlike neighboring counties. One student said commutes home were “a disaster.”

Friday brought some relief has air quality levels dropped from code red to yellow.

Baltimore's air quality hit unhealthy ranges due to wildfires in Canada.

A code red air quality for Baltimore and much of the Maryland region today means the air is unhealthy for all people, especially those with asthma and other respiratory conditions.