Severe Weather Possible in Maryland This Afternoon and Evening Residents Can Take Action to Prepare for Spring Storms REISTERSTOWN, Md. (May 1, 2017) — The National Weather Service is forecasting possible severe thunderstorms throughout much of Maryland beginning this afternoon and evening. These storms bring the possibility of heavy rain, flooding, high winds, and Read the Rest…
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March 19-25 is Severe Storms Awareness Week
Spring Season Brings Chances for Hazardous Weather in Maryland March 19-25 is Severe Storms Awareness Week Snow may still be on the ground in many parts of Maryland, but now is the time to begin thinking about the upcoming severe storms season. Maryland Severe Storms Awareness Week begins Sunday, March 19, and the Maryland Emergency Read the Rest…
March 16 – 20 is Maryland Severe Storms Awareness Week
Maryland Severe Storms Awareness Week begins on Monday, March 16, and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is teaming up with the National Weather Service and local emergency managers to promote citizen awareness and preparedness. During spring, Maryland is at risk for flooding, damaging winds, tornadoes, hail, and lightning. All of these hazards typically occur Read the Rest…
Busy Tornado Season in Maryland
WBAL: Experts Explain Increase In Tornadoes, Wild Weather ABC2News: Maryland tornado alert system comes up short
SoMdNews.com: State-mandated tornado drill blows into schools
Students take danger preparation in stride by GRETCHEN PHILLIPS, SoMdNews.com Staff Writer Silent middle schoolers lined the halls Wednesday morning at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School in Waldorf. As unlikely as that sounds for an age group not known for solemnity, the school’s hallways and interior walls were lined with students sitting quietly, some covering their Read the Rest…
How to Prepare for a Tornado: A Message from Governor Martin O’Malley [Video]
Watch Video Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_jke2keZ6E
How to Prepare for a Tornado: A Message from Governor Martin O’Malley [Video]
Watch Video Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_jke2keZ6E
Tornado watches and warnings
Snow Hill, MD — Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storms, with whirling winds that can reach 300 mph. Spawned from powerful thunderstorms and Hurricane Irene, damage paths can be in excess of one mile wide and 50 miles long. Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning. Pay attention to local media such Read the Rest…
How To Help Tornado Survivors in Joplin, Mo. or Other States
To help manage the generous outpouring of support for Joplin, Mo., tornado survivors, disaster recovery experts have established some simple ways to help, whether volunteering or making donations. Along with our partners at the Missouri Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, here are some specific ways to help those impacted by the recent storms and tornadoes. Read the Rest…
MARYLAND RESIDENTS SHOULD MONITOR BROADCASTS AS SEVERE WEATHER EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE DAY
REISTERSTOWN, MD (February 28, 2011) – Maryland residents should monitor local television, radio and weather radio broadcasts throughout the day today, Monday, February 28, as there is a potential for severe weather. Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible in conjunction with an approaching cold front that has caused outbreaks of severe weather in the Midwest and Read the Rest…