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Thousands Still Without Power In Maryland Following Weekend Storms Thousands Still Without Power In Maryland Following Weekend Storms
Thousands Still Without Power In Maryland Following Weekend Storms Thousands in Maryland are still reported power outages following weekend storms that swept through the region and caused chaos for some. On Monday, Aug. 5, Baltimore Gas and Electric was reporting that 6,457 residents or business were still without power out of their 1.333 million customers as crews continue to work around the clock to repair 542 active outages. As of 12:45 p.m., Baltimore Gas and Electric was still reporting outages in Baltimore City (4,781), Baltimore (1,328), Anne Arundel (222), and Calvert (six) counties. Crews are focused on removing debris from roadways, so some d…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Heat Index Values Around 108 Degrees Possible In DMV; Storms Likely Heat Index Values Around 108 Degrees Possible In DMV; Storms Likely
Heat Index Values Around 108 Degrees Possible In DMV; Storms Likely Incoming storms may finally help residents in the DMV beat the heat - at least for now - during what has been a scorching summer with record temperatures.  Forecasters are warning that severe weather is possible on Wednesday, July 17, and yet another Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service as heat index values could reach as high as 108 degrees. National Weather Service "Dangerous heat and humidity will continue today along with the threat for showers and thunderstorms," they said. "Some storms may be severe, especially along and east of the Blue Ridge.  "…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Downed Wires During Storm Result In Electrocution Of Maryland Man: Fire Investigators Downed Wires During Storm Result In Electrocution Of Maryland Man: Fire Investigators
Downed Wires During Storm Result In Electrocution Of Maryland Man: Fire Investigators The Anne Arundel County Police Department is cautioning residents to be cautious after a Severn man was electrocuted by downed power lines and later died at an area hospital. Late on Sunday afternoon, first responders were called to a home in the 1400 block of Maryland Avenue, when a man suffered serious injuries after being shocked by the wire, investigators say. He was rushed to the Baltimore Washington Medical Center, where the Severn resident was later pronounced dead from his injuries. According to investigators from the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, energized electric wires we…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
6 Tornados Touched Down In VA, MD: Here's Where 6 Tornados Touched Down In VA, MD: Here's Where
6 Tornados Touched Down In VA, MD: Here's Where The National Weather Service confirmed seven tornados touched down in Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia on Wednesday, June 5 — six of them in the DMV alone. The NWS sent four teams to cities across the region to survey storm damage and found a warm front slowly lifted northeast across the eastern Panhandle of West Virginia into northern Virginia, along with central and northeastern Maryland.  At the same time, low pressure tracked along the warm front causing severe thunderstorms and tornadoes to develop. Peak winds were between 85 and 105 mph, the strongest in  Seven of them. Here's w…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Twister Totals Home, Leaves Trail Of Destruction Across Montgomery County: What We Know Twister Totals Home, Leaves Trail Of Destruction Across Montgomery County: What We Know
Twister Totals Home, Leaves Trail Of Destruction Across Montgomery County: What We Know Crews are out cleaning up a trail of destruction left by a tornado through Montgomery County, MD on Wednesday evening, June 5. Officials confirmed a tornado over Poolesville and Gaithersburg, however, residents across the area shared photos of uprooted trees, downed poles, and all-around wreckage left by the storm. The National Weather Service is deploying four survey teams to investigation the damage in nine counties across West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland.  While a twister wasn't officially confirmed in Leesburg, residents shared footage of an ominous cloud hovering over t…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Multiple Tornado Warnings Issued Across Parts Of Maryland (UPDATED) Multiple Tornado Warnings Issued Across Parts Of Maryland (UPDATED)
Multiple Tornado Warnings Issued Across Parts Of Maryland (Updated) Several tornado warnings have been issued in Maryland late on Wednesday morning as the region continues to grapple with rough weather. Early on June 5, an alert was issued in Charles County, which was quickly followed up across the state, according to the National Weather Service. Tornado Warning including Boonsboro MD, Myersville MD and Keedysville MD until 6:15 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/5hBZ7FsH5v — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) June 5, 2024 Tornado Warning including Owings Mills MD, Garrison MD and Hampstead MD until 6:45 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/8Y1lcjYX07 — NWS Baltimor…

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by Zak Failla
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More Than 1,000 In Maryland Still Without Power Four Days After Thunderstorms Rocked Region More Than 1,000 In Maryland Still Without Power Four Days After Thunderstorms Rocked Region
More Than 1,000 In Maryland Still Without Power Four Days After Thunderstorms Rocked Region Hundreds of Maryland residents were still in the dark on Friday afternoon as crews continue to work on repairing power outages. As of 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11 - four days after the storm - Baltimore Gas and Electric are still reporting 135 active outages impacting 1,158 of the company's 1,340,278 customers. Thank you to the over 1,700 mutual assistance personnel, including our sister OpCos @ComEd and @PECOconnect, who have traveled from outside of Maryland to support our restoration efforts. We will continue to work as safely and quickly as possible until every customer is restored. — …

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by Zak Failla
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More Than 32K Still Without Power 24 Hours After Storms Smash Through Maryland More Than 32K Still Without Power 24 Hours After Storms Smash Through Maryland
More Than 32K Still Without Power 24 Hours After Storms Smash Through Maryland Tens of thousands of Maryland residents were still in the dark a day after severe storms left the region in tatters.  Despite working around the clock to make repairs, as of 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, Baltimore Gas and Electric was still reporting 1,415 active outages that were impacting 32,962 of the company's 1,340,185 Maryland customers. The Baltimore Gas and Electric Outage Map at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8.Baltimore Gas and Electric Outages by county:  Anne Arundel: 73 outages affecting 1,406 customers; Baltimore: 618 outages affecting 11,437 customers; Baltimore City: 199 outag…

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by Zak Failla
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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…

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by Zak Failla
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Waterspout Devastates Smith Island In Maryland During Storm Waterspout Devastates Smith Island In Maryland During Storm
Waterspout Devastates Smith Island In Maryland During Storm A small island in Maryland got rocked by severe weather during the storm that rolled through the region as a waterspout damaged homes and reportedly left at least one with injuries. Video that has circulated online shows a tornado swirling over the water heading toward Smith Island of Chesapeake Bay, sending debris flying as the waterspout approached land. The extreme weather incident caused damage to multiple structures on the small island, including multiple houses that were completely destroyed by the storm, some of which were lifted off the ground. The waterspout left devastating…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
More Schools In Maryland Closed Following Storm Damage More Schools In Maryland Closed Following Storm Damage
More Schools In Maryland Closed Following Storm Damage The severe damage caused by storms that tore through Maryland earlier this week continue to close schools throughout Baltimore County, officials say. The storms ripped through the Baltimore area on Tuesday, July 12, and caused severe damage including downed trees and extended power outages. Daily Voice previously reported on the school closures for Thursday, July 14. A list of school closures for Friday, July 15 is as follows: Carroll Manor Elementary School; Hereford Middle School; Pot Spring Elementary School; Riderwood Elementary School; Summit Park Elementary School. The Cockeysville…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Storm Rips Through Baltimore Region Leaving Trail Of Wreckage Storm Rips Through Baltimore Region Leaving Trail Of Wreckage
Storm Rips Through Baltimore Region Leaving Trail Of Wreckage A storm that ripped through the Baltimore region last night left many areas with severe damage from fires, downed trees, and other hazards, officials report. A downed line in Bethesda sparked several fires down a residential street, as captured on video released by Montgomery County authorities.  York Lane, near Moorland La, in Bethesda, this will dispatch about 630p @mcfrs PE720 on scene @MontgomeryCoMD pic.twitter.com/UEoAyWDW2G — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) July 13, 2022 7/12 Storm Damage Olney, MD Overwood Drive near Bettswood Drive, Olney pic.twitter.com/nrSXcjF7P2 — Pete Piringe…

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by Annie DeVoe