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Watch Issued For Possibly Severe Storms That Could Bring 70MPH Wind Gusts, Hail To DMV Region Watch Issued For Possibly Severe Storms That Could Bring 70MPH Wind Gusts, Hail To DMV Region
Watch Issued For Possibly Severe Storms That Could Bring 70MPH Wind Gusts, Hail To DMV Region Some severe storms could be heading toward the DMV region overnight, as the National Weather service issuing alerts or the area. Forecasters are cautioning that there "is a risk for strong to severe thunderstorms," that might bring large hail, and damaging winds with gusts approaching 70mph, officials say. ⚠️A slow moving cold front will drift southward through the area today. There is a risk for strong to severe thunderstorms, especially from I-66/U.S. 50 and points southward⛈️Large hail & damaging winds are possible in such storms. Today's highs will be in the upper 70s/low 80s. pi…
Tens Of Thousands In DMV Without Power With New Round Of Rain Approaching Tens Of Thousands In DMV Without Power With New Round Of Rain Approaching
Tens Of Thousands In DMV Without Power With New Round Of Rain Approaching Tens of thousands of residents throughout the DMV region are in the dark as whipping winds and heavy rains have knocked out power to some neighborhoods and businesses. With the worst of the storm yet to come, as of 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9 Baltimore Gas and Electric crews were still working to repair 720 active outages impacting 34,513 of the company's 1,348,380. A breakdown, by county, at 7:30 p.m.:  Baltimore: 12,513 customers affected; Anne Arundel: 7,390; Howard: 6,532; Prince George's: 2,762 Baltimore City: 2,537; Harford: 1,511; Carroll: 1,101; Calvert: 111; Montgomery: 27.…
Hundreds Without Power On Saturday Afternoon After Storms Rocked Maryland Hundreds Without Power On Saturday Afternoon After Storms Rocked Maryland
Hundreds Without Power On Saturday Afternoon After Storms Rocked Maryland More than 1,500 are still reporting outages in Maryland after storms swept through the region and wreaked havoc overnight. As of 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, Baltimore Gas and Electric were still working to repair 150 active outages that were impacting 1,561 of the company's 1,341,812 customers. The Baltimore Gas and Electric Outage Map on Saturday afternoon.Baltimore Gas and Electric Outages still being reported, by county, according to BGE:  Anne Arundel: 624 customers affected; Baltimore: 399; Harford: 372; Baltimore City: 98; Carroll: 31; Howard: 31; Prince George's: Fewer than f…
Thousands In Maryland Still Without Power Three Days After Storms Thousands In Maryland Still Without Power Three Days After Storms
Thousands In Maryland Still Without Power Three Days After Storms “Complex and intricate damage” that requires extensive repairs have left thousands without power three days after Monday’s severe thunderstorms. Baltimore Gas and Electric - along with assistance crews - have been working around the clock making repairs, though there are still 665 active outages impacting 6,467 customers as of 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10. The BGE Outage Map at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10.BGE A breakdown of customers still without power, by county, according to BGE: Carroll: 2,805 Baltimore: 1,373 Baltimore City: 729 Harford: 701 Howard: 76 Anne Arundel: 70 Calve…
More Than 15,000 Still Without Power Following Damaging Storms In Maryland More Than 15,000 Still Without Power Following Damaging Storms In Maryland
More Than 15,000 Still Without Power Following Damaging Storms In Maryland Thousands in Maryland remain in the dark days after severe storms left extensive damage and flooding in parts of the state. As of 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug 9, Baltimore Gas and Electric was still working to repair 1,034 active outages that were impacting 15,067 of the company's 1,340,384 Maryland customers. The summer storm on August 7 left significant damage to our service area, with the largest damage occurring in Westminster, including downed poles, trees and heavily impacted infrastructure. pic.twitter.com/Gy19FZc99h — BGE (@MyBGE) August 9, 2023 Crews have worked around the clo…
Thousands Without Power After Thunderstorms Rolled Through DMV Region Thousands Without Power After Thunderstorms Rolled Through DMV Region
Thousands Without Power After Thunderstorms Rolled Through DMV Region Crews throughout the region have been working around the clock to make repairs after thunderstorms rocked the region overnight. Tree limbs were sent flying, and power lines felled in DC, Maryland, and Virginia on Saturday night, as storms brought wind gusts approaching 70 mph that left some local residents in the dark. As of 1:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, PEPCO was reporting 664 active outages that were impacting 16,284 of their 893,387 customers in the county. (1/2) Crews are continuing to assess the significant damage caused by this evening’s storms and are making repairs safely and …
This Will Be Maryland's Newest Area Code When 240 And 301 Phone Numbers Run Out This Will Be Maryland's Newest Area Code When 240 And 301 Phone Numbers Run Out
This Will Be Maryland's Newest Area Code When 240 And 301 Phone Numbers Run Out Maryland residents may soon have a new area code to dial up if they want to make local calls. Officials in Maryland announced that the “227" area code could soon join the traditional “240” and “301" numbers, which are expected to run out sometime in the coming year. Once those numbers run out, all new businesses and residents will begin getting assigned the “227" area code. Anyone with a current "240" or “301” area code will not be impacted by the change. Counties impacted include: Allegany; Anne Arundel; Charles; Frederick; Garrett; Howard; Montgomery; Prince George’s; St. Mary’s; Was…
COVID-19: This Maryland County School District Reinstated Mask Policy Before Start Of The Year COVID-19: This Maryland County School District Reinstated Mask Policy Before Start Of The Year
Covid-19: This Maryland County School District Reinstated Mask Policy Before Start Of The Year Students and staff members preparing to return to the classroom in Prince George's County will be required to mask up as the district contends with the latest wave of new COVID-19 cases. District officials announced on Friday, Aug. 12 that they are updating the mask requirements in all schools and facilities “until further notice,” beginning as of Monday, Aug. 15 following a recommendation from the Prince George’s County Health Department. Students in Prince George's County are scheduled to return to class beginning on Monday, Aug. 29. 
“When responding to public health threats such as COV…
Thousands In Maryland Without Power Days After Severe Storms Thousands In Maryland Without Power Days After Severe Storms
Thousands In Maryland Without Power Days After Severe Storms Nearly 7,000 Maryland customers are still in the dark days after storms rolled through the region, sending power lines flying and downing trees across the state. Baltimore Gas and Electric crews have been working for nearly two days to make repairs and restore power to more than 50,000 customers, though as of 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, the utility company was still reporting 700 outages that were impacting 6,922 of its 1,323,704 Maryland customers. This storm was another reminder of how smaller storms can turn into severe and damaging weather events. We continue to stand ready to a…
Biggest Loser: Every Maryland County Reported Weight Gain In Past Decade: New Study Biggest Loser: Every Maryland County Reported Weight Gain In Past Decade: New Study
Biggest Loser: Every Maryland County Reported Weight Gain In Past Decade: New Study Maryland residents have been packing on the pounds in the past decade, but some counties have gained more weight than others, according to a newly released study. In the past 10 years, each of Maryland’s counties has seen levels of obesity rise, though the numbers vary, depending on the locations in the state. From Dorchester and Howard counties (1 percent more obese) to Charles County (11 percent more obese), here’s how Maryland has fared, according to a new study from Infographic, by county: Dorchester 2012 obesity level: 36 percent; 2022 obesity level: 37 percent; Change: 1 percen…
Pain At The Pump: Gas Prices Spike To New Record High In Maryland Pain At The Pump: Gas Prices Spike To New Record High In Maryland
Pain At The Pump: Gas Prices Spike To New Record High In Maryland Memorial Day travel and rising oil costs have caused the price of gas in Maryland to rise to record levels with no relief in sight for motorists. On Tuesday, June 7, the cost of gas per gallon rose to an average of $4.94 statewide, the highest recorded price since AAA began tracking such figures, according to the organization. The price is up nine cents overnight, 35 cents from a week ago, and 56 cents from a month ago as the demand for fuel has risen while tensions overseas have limited the available supply.  On June 7, 2021, motorists were paying an average of $3.02 per gallon. “People…