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Thunderstorms May Cause Travel Issues, Power Outages In DMV Region: Forecasters Thunderstorms May Cause Travel Issues, Power Outages In DMV Region: Forecasters
Thunderstorms May Cause Travel Issues, Power Outages In DMV Region: Forecasters Travel disruptions are likely and power outages are a risk throughout the DMV region as severe storms are expected to roll through the area on Thursday, forecasters are cautioning. The I-95 corridor is expected to see thunderstorms on July 25, with "the risk of severe weather will huddle along a portion of the (area) from Virginia and the Delmarva Peninsula to southeastern New England," according to AccuWeather. "The major metro areas of Washington, DC and Baltimore are currently in the zone where thunderstorms may go above and beyond garden-variety intensity with frequent lightning, damagi…

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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 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…

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by Zak Failla
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Damaging Winds, Hail, Tornadoes Possible From Storms Heading To DMV Region Damaging Winds, Hail, Tornadoes Possible From Storms Heading To DMV Region
Damaging Winds, Hail, Tornadoes Possible From Storms Heading To DMV Region Severe weather is being tracked toward the region, forecasters are warning. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact neighborhoods in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia beginning on Sunday, Aug. 6 and into Monday, when things are expected to get worse before they get better. Heads up #MoCo, we're about to get rocked soon. Rain should start moving in around 530-545 and the heavy stuff will hit soon after. Right now the storm should be moving out around 2 am. Be ready for power outages, trees/lines down. And severe traffic delays. #BePrepared pic.twitter.com/96w2Dkorp8 — Montg…

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by Zak Failla
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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 …

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by Zak Failla
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Hazardous Weather Could Lead To Power Outages In DMV Region, Officials Warn Hazardous Weather Could Lead To Power Outages In DMV Region, Officials Warn
Hazardous Weather Could Lead To Power Outages In DMV Region, Officials Warn Hazardous weather that is expected to roll through the DMV area could lead to power outages in some parts of the region, officials are cautioning. The National Weather Service has extended its High Wind Warning for the region until 1 a.m. on Sunday, April 2, as whipping winds hovering between 20 mph and 30 mph are expected to persist, with gusts reaching upwards of 65 mph. The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the High Wind Warning for the District of Columbia until 1AM Sunday, April 2, 2023. WHAT: West winds ranging from 20 to 30mph with gusts up to 60mph.IMPACTS: Damaging wi…

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by Zak Failla
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Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Pre-Christmas Storm With 3 Feet Possible In Some Spots Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Pre-Christmas Storm With 3 Feet Possible In Some Spots
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Pre-Christmas Storm With 3 Feet Possible In Some Spots The first projected snowfall totals have been released for a potent pre-Christmas storm that will bring snow, rain, and strong winds that could cause poor travel conditions and power outages. The system is due to arrive on Thursday, Dec.  22, and continue into Friday, Dec. 23, the National Weather Service said. Current models show the chance for potentially significant snowfall in some areas, with rain and gusty winds elsewhere. In fact, some parts of the Midwest could see up to 3 feet of accumulation, and significant snowfall in parts of upstate New York and northern New England…

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by Joe Lombardi
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More To Come: New Storm System On Track For Region Will Bring Round Of Rain, Gusty Winds More To Come: New Storm System On Track For Region Will Bring Round Of Rain, Gusty Winds
More To Come: New Storm System On Track For Region Will Bring Round Of Rain, Gusty Winds A cold front that accompanied a potent storm system that caused power outages throughout the region has ushered in cold temperatures and will be followed by another round of gusty storms. A breezy and chilly day is in store to start the first day of December as strong high pressure begins to build in from the west, according to the National Weather Service. Wind-chill value temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees colder on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 1 than they were 24 hours earlier. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Though the high temperature Thursday will be around 40 d…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Damaging Wind Gusts That Could Cause Power Outages Will Be Main Threat From Major Storm System Damaging Wind Gusts That Could Cause Power Outages Will Be Main Threat From Major Storm System
Damaging Wind Gusts That Could Cause Power Outages Will Be Main Threat From Major Storm System The main threat from a significant storm on track for the region will be dangerous wind gusts that could cause power outages. The system will move in from the Midwest on Wednesday, Nov. 30. "At this force, tree limbs can break, weak trees can be blown over, and loose objects such as trash cans and recycling bins can become projectiles," according to AccuWeather.com. "Sporadic to regional power outages are likely." Frequent wind gusts out of the west/northwest between 35 and 50 mph are expected, especially later in the afternoon into the evening, with some gusts as high as 70 mph …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Thousands In Maryland Without Power Following Overnight Storm Thousands In Maryland Without Power Following Overnight Storm
Thousands In Maryland Without Power Following Overnight Storm More than 20,000 Maryland customers are still in the dark after storms rolled through the region, bringing whipping winds, toppling trees, and downing power lines and wires overnight. Baltimore Gas and Electric crews worked through the night to make repairs and restore power to thousands, though as of 11:15 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, the utility company was still reporting 901 outages that were impacting 20,548 of its 1,323,723 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 assist th…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Baltimore County Schools Close After Widespread Storm Damage Baltimore County Schools Close After Widespread Storm Damage
Baltimore County Schools Close After Widespread Storm Damage Damage caused by the severe storms that tore through Maryland earlier this week has shut down several Baltimore County schools, officials say. Seven schools are closed Thursday, July 14, after power outages, according to Baltimore County Public Schools. The schools that are closed include: Carroll Manor Elementary School; Hereford Elementary School; Pot Spring Elementary School; Riderwood Elementary School; Summit Park Elementary School; Sparks Elementary School; Fifth District Elementary School. The Cockeysville Bus Lot will also be closed today.

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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