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'Our Home Was Hit The Hardest': Virginia Family Forced From Townhouse After Violent Storm 'Our Home Was Hit The Hardest': Virginia Family Forced From Townhouse After Violent Storm 'Our Home Was Hit The Hardest': Virginia Family Forced From Townhouse After Violent Storm
'Our Home Was Hit The Hardest': Virginia Family Forced From Townhouse After Violent Storm One violent storm. One ripped-off chimney. Now, a Northern Virginia family is suddenly looking for somewhere else to sleep. As Northern Virginia residents cleaned up Tuesday from the severe storms that tore through the region the night before, the Toledo family in Burke was facing a much bigger problem: their home was no longer safe to live in. Powerful winds that swept through Fairfax County on Monday, June 22, ripped the chimney and fireplace from the family's townhouse, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched to help with recovery costs. The damage left by the storm that rolled…

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More Than 8,000 Customers Still Without Power Across Maryland, Northern Virginia After Storms More Than 8,000 Customers Still Without Power Across Maryland, Northern Virginia After Storms More Than 8,000 Customers Still Without Power Across Maryland, Northern Virginia After Storms
More Than 8,000 Customers Still Without Power Across Maryland, Northern Virginia After Storms The storms have moved on. For thousands of Maryland and Virginia residents, the blackout hasn't. More than 8,100 customers across major utilities in Maryland and Northern Virginia remained without power as of Tuesday afternoon, June 23, after severe storms swept through the region a day earlier. Anne Arundel County remained Maryland's hardest-hit area among Baltimore Gas and Electric customers, with 1,024 customers still without power Tuesday afternoon. BGE reported 1,220 total customers affected across its service territory, which serves more than 1.3 million customers. In Anne Arundel Co…

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60 MPH Winds, Flash Flooding, Tornado Risk Threaten Maryland, Virginia During Evening Commute 60 MPH Winds, Flash Flooding, Tornado Risk Threaten Maryland, Virginia During Evening Commute 60 MPH Winds, Flash Flooding, Tornado Risk Threaten Maryland, Virginia During Evening Commute
60 MPH Winds, Flash Flooding, Tornado Risk Threaten Maryland, Virginia During Evening Commute The sweltering heat overwhelming the region could be the calm before the storm. Forecasters are warning that strong to severe thunderstorms may develop across Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia on Monday afternoon and evening, bringing the threat of damaging winds, flash flooding, and isolated tornadoes just as millions head home from work. Officials are highlighting the potential for severe weather across the region as temperatures climb into the upper 80s and low 90s. The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office says scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing damagi…

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Massive Tree Punches Through Maryland Home, Trapping Family And Pets Upstairs (PHOTOS) Massive Tree Punches Through Maryland Home, Trapping Family And Pets Upstairs (PHOTOS) Massive Tree Punches Through Maryland Home, Trapping Family And Pets Upstairs (PHOTOS)
Massive Tree Punches Through Maryland Home, Trapping Family And Pets Upstairs (Photos) A massive tree ripped through the roof and second floor of a Maryland home Sunday night, triggering a technical rescue response after reports that people and pets were trapped inside. The dramatic scene unfolded around 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, as strong storms swept through the region, according to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department. Emergency crews were dispatched to a home on Summitt Court after a large tree came crashing through the two-story house. Initial reports indicated people and animals were trapped on the second floor, prompting a response that included rescue squ…

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Small Earthquake Strikes Maryland, Prompting 'Did You Feel It?' Reports Across Region Small Earthquake Strikes Maryland, Prompting 'Did You Feel It?' Reports Across Region Small Earthquake Strikes Maryland, Prompting 'Did You Feel It?' Reports Across Region
Small Earthquake Strikes Maryland, Prompting 'Did You Feel It?' Reports Across Region Did you feel it? A magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck near Bel Air North at 11:02 a.m. on Monday, June 15, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake's epicenter was located about 5.5 miles northeast of Bel Air North in Harford County at a depth of roughly 3 miles, USGS data shows. While relatively minor, earthquakes are uncommon enough in Maryland that even small tremors tend to get people's attention. Residents across the region took to social media shortly after the shaking was reported, asking neighbors if they felt it too. The USGS said the earthquake occurred in the Washington-Ba…

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Thunderstorms Trigger Ground Stops At Reagan National, Dulles As Delays Mount Across DMV Thunderstorms Trigger Ground Stops At Reagan National, Dulles As Delays Mount Across DMV Thunderstorms Trigger Ground Stops At Reagan National, Dulles As Delays Mount Across DMV
Thunderstorms Trigger Ground Stops At Reagan National, Dulles As Delays Mount Across DMV A line of thunderstorms moving through the DMV put air travel on hold Wednesday afternoon, triggering ground stops at Reagan National and Dulles airports. The FAA temporarily halted flights headed to both airports as storms pushed into the region, bringing heavy rain, frequent lightning, and wind gusts of up to 50 mph, according to forecasters. By mid-afternoon, departing flights at Dulles were averaging delays of 75 minutes and increasing, according to the FAA. At Reagan National, departing flights were averaging delays of approximately 15 minutes and increasing, while a broader ground de…

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Rotting Tree Splits Maryland Home In Half In Dramatic Morning Collapse (PHOTOS) Rotting Tree Splits Maryland Home In Half In Dramatic Morning Collapse (PHOTOS) Rotting Tree Splits Maryland Home In Half In Dramatic Morning Collapse (PHOTOS)
Rotting Tree Splits Maryland Home In Half In Dramatic Morning Collapse (Photos) It was a quiet morning in Anne Arundel County. Then, a massive tree came toppling through a mobile home in Pasadena, splitting it in two like a scene out of a disaster movie. At around 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, first responders were called to the 1400 block of Woodland Beach Road, where there were reports of a tree that had fallen through a house. Officials say that heavy rains may be to blame. "During the spring growth season and after heavy rains, homeowners should assess trees and tree limbs for safety," they advised. The Anne Arundel County Fire Department said crews were able to c…

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Brutal Maryland Heatwave Gives Way To Dangerous Storms, Hail, Flooding: Forecasters Brutal Maryland Heatwave Gives Way To Dangerous Storms, Hail, Flooding: Forecasters Brutal Maryland Heatwave Gives Way To Dangerous Storms, Hail, Flooding: Forecasters
Brutal Maryland Heatwave Gives Way To Dangerous Storms, Hail, Flooding: Forecasters andMaryland and Virginia are about to go from sweating through near-record heat to dodging potentially dangerous storms in a matter of hours. After days of brutal temperatures baked the region under some of the hottest May weather ever recorded, forecasters warned Wednesday that the atmosphere was primed for severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, hail, flooding, and dangerous evening commute conditions across much of the region. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, for large portions of Maryland and Virginia as…

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Northern Virginia Bakes As Dulles Hits Record High Temperatures In Rare May Heat Spike Northern Virginia Bakes As Dulles Hits Record High Temperatures In Rare May Heat Spike Northern Virginia Bakes As Dulles Hits Record High Temperatures In Rare May Heat Spike
Northern Virginia Bakes As Dulles Hits Record High Temperatures In Rare May Heat Spike If it felt more like late July than mid-May in Northern Virginia on Monday, there’s a reason. Washington Dulles International Airport hit 95 degrees on Monday, May 18, setting a new record high for the date, according to the National Weather Service. The old May 18 record at Dulles was 91 degrees, set in 1987, officials said. Monday’s heat blew right past it. The brutal early-season heat settled over the DMV before storms even had a chance to fire up. “As of 12:56 p.m. on Monday, no showers or storms in our area yet, but you can see the clouds starting to ‘bubble’ over western MD, eastern…

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Twisting Waterspout Spins Off Maryland Coast Near Assateague Caught On Camera (VIDEO) Twisting Waterspout Spins Off Maryland Coast Near Assateague Caught On Camera (VIDEO) Twisting Waterspout Spins Off Maryland Coast Near Assateague Caught On Camera (VIDEO)
Twisting Waterspout Spins Off Maryland Coast Near Assateague Caught On Camera (Video) A twisting funnel rising from the ocean gave beachgoers an unexpected show off the Maryland coast. The waterspout was spotted offshore near Assateague State Park, where a Maryland Department of Natural Resources technician captured the rare sight while working along the dunes. Photos and video show the narrow column stretching from a dark cloud down to the water, kicking up spray as it moved across the ocean. Others shared their experiences on Facebook. Officials say the system stayed over the water and moved away from shore, meaning there was no threat to people on the beach. Wate…

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Maryland High Court Rejects Climate Lawsuits Against Oil Giants In Major Blow To Cities Maryland High Court Rejects Climate Lawsuits Against Oil Giants In Major Blow To Cities Maryland High Court Rejects Climate Lawsuits Against Oil Giants In Major Blow To Cities
Maryland High Court Rejects Climate Lawsuits Against Oil Giants In Major Blow To Cities Maryland’s highest court just handed a major win to Big Oil — and a big setback to Baltimore, Annapolis, and Anne Arundel counties. In a sweeping decision filed March 24, the Supreme Court of Maryland ruled that local governments cannot sue energy companies for climate change damages, shutting down years-long efforts to make them pay for flooding, rising seas, and extreme weather. The ruling centers on a hard truth the court didn’t dance around: climate change isn’t local. Judges found that greenhouse gas emissions — and the damage tied to them — cross state lines and international borders…

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EF1 Tornado Confirmed In Maryland After Violent Storms Slam Eastern Shore EF1 Tornado Confirmed In Maryland After Violent Storms Slam Eastern Shore EF1 Tornado Confirmed In Maryland After Violent Storms Slam Eastern Shore
EF1 Tornado Confirmed In Maryland After Violent Storms Slam Eastern Shore The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down on the Eastern Shore after storms tore through the region, leaving behind damage and dangerous winds. The tornado touched down in Caroline County, with Ridgely taking a direct hit as survey teams found evidence of an EF1 tornado packing winds up to 100 mph. That wasn’t the only damage. As the storm pushed across the Shore, it unleashed a wide swath of straight-line winds stretching from Sudlersville to Millington, strong enough to snap limbs, knock down trees, and cause damage even without rotation. Those winds were clocked…

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