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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