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Maryland Declares State Of Emergency As Winter Storm Nears, National Guard Activated Maryland Declares State Of Emergency As Winter Storm Nears, National Guard Activated
Maryland Declares State Of Emergency As Winter Storm Nears, National Guard Activated Maryland has officially escalated its response to an incoming winter storm, with Gov. Wes Moore declaring a statewide State of Emergency as heavy snow, ice, power outages, and dangerous cold are expected to slam the region this weekend. The executive order, signed Friday, Jan. 23, declares that an emergency exists across Maryland ahead of a significant winter storm forecast to arrive Saturday afternoon and last through Monday, Jan. 26, according to the governor’s office. State officials warned the storm could bring heavy snow, icing, hazardous road conditions, power outages, and sustained b…

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Crews Race To Repair Massive Sewer Collapse As Snow, Cold Bear Down On Potomac Spill (UPDATED) Crews Race To Repair Massive Sewer Collapse As Snow, Cold Bear Down On Potomac Spill (UPDATED)
Crews Race To Repair Massive Sewer Collapse As Snow, Cold Bear Down On Potomac Spill (Updated) DC Water crews are racing to contain a sanitary sewer overflow spilling into the Potomac River and the historic C&O Canal after a major sewer line collapsed in Maryland earlier this week. Work began Thursday, Jan. 22, to install large bypass pumps along Clara Barton Parkway in Montgomery County, where wastewater has been flowing into the canal and river following damage to a 72-inch sewer pipe known as the Potomac Interceptor. Officials said the pumps, which arrived Thursday, will divert sewage around the damaged section of pipe, allowing crews to begin excavation and repairs. D…

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Virginia Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Weekend Winter Storm Virginia Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Weekend Winter Storm
Virginia Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Weekend Winter Storm Virginia officials are urging residents to brace for a potentially dangerous winter storm after Gov. Abigail Spanberger declared a State of Emergency ahead of snow and ice expected to blanket much of the Commonwealth this weekend. The declaration was issued on Thursday, Jan. 22, as forecasts showed a slow-moving system set to arrive in western Virginia late Saturday morning before spreading east toward the I-95 corridor by Saturday evening, with impacts lingering through Monday morning. “Today, I am declaring a State of Emergency ahead of the winter weather event to ensure Virginia is fully…

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Declares State Of Preparedness Ahead Of Weekend Winter Storm Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Declares State Of Preparedness Ahead Of Weekend Winter Storm
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Declares State Of Preparedness Ahead Of Weekend Winter Storm Maryland is preparing for a potentially hazardous winter weather system expected to bring accumulating snow and possible ice to parts of the state this weekend. Gov. Wes Moore declared a State of Preparedness on Wednesday, Jan. 21, ahead of the incoming storm, which officials say could significantly impact roads, transportation centers, and daily travel across Maryland. “By declaring a State of Preparedness in Maryland, I am directing the Department of Emergency Management to coordinate the comprehensive preparation of State government ahead of potential impacts related to the incoming weat…

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Maryland’s First Cold-Related Death Of Winter Confirmed As Temperatures Drop: MDH Maryland’s First Cold-Related Death Of Winter Confirmed As Temperatures Drop: MDH
Maryland’s First Cold-Related Death Of Winter Confirmed As Temperatures Drop: MDH Maryland’s first cold-related death of the winter season has been confirmed in Frederick County, state health officials said Friday, Nov. 21. According to the Maryland Department of Health, the victim was a man between 30 and 40 years old. No other details were released. Officials said the early-season death is a reminder of how quickly cold weather can turn dangerous.  They’re encouraging Maryland residents to limit time outside and bundle up in layers to avoid hypothermia and frostbite. Areas most at risk include the ears, fingertips, toes, cheeks, and the nose. Those who need a wa…

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Winter Arrives: First Snow Of The Season Blankets Western Maryland (PHOTOS) Winter Arrives: First Snow Of The Season Blankets Western Maryland (PHOTOS)
Winter Arrives: First Snow Of The Season Blankets Western Maryland (Photos) Winter showed up early in Western Maryland, and the first snow of the season has officially arrived. According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore–Washington, snow began falling across the Alleghenies late Sunday, Nov. 9, with reports of 1 to 2 inches near Bittinger in Garrett County.  Snow showers were expected to continue through daybreak Tuesday, with 3 to 6 inches possible along higher western slopes. The first snow of the season was reported in Maryland. National Weather Service The National Weather Service said the snow came on the heels of a strong cold front t…

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‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ Star Nneka Ihim Stranded In Jamaica During Hurricane Melissa ‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ Star Nneka Ihim Stranded In Jamaica During Hurricane Melissa
‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ Star Nneka Ihim Stranded In Jamaica During Hurricane Melissa Just days after sharing photos of her enjoying a vacation with her child in Jamaica, former Real Housewives of Potomac star Nneka Colleen Ihim found herself in an impossible position. The 38-year-old Boston native shared a video on Instagram from her resort in Jamaica, where she has been stranded as Hurricane Melissa batters the country with whipping winds and rain. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nneka Ihim, Esq. (@imnneka) "People have been messaging me, asking how and why I'm still in Jamaica," she said during her update. "We …

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Small Tornado Touches Down In Maryland During Storms: Weather Service Small Tornado Touches Down In Maryland During Storms: Weather Service
Small Tornado Touches Down In Maryland During Storms: Weather Service The National Weather Service confirmed that a small tornado was spotted in Maryland during the peak of Thursday's storms.  Forecasters say that a waterspout formed over Spa Creek — near the US Naval Academy — and what registered as an EF-0 tornado briefly touched down in Eastport on July 31. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado was reported shortly after 2:45 p.m. on Thursday with peak winds estimated at 65 mph. Its path was just 0.1 miles long, and it had a max width of 25 yards. A combination of videos and photographic evidence have confirmed that a waterspout b…

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Kids Rescued From Submerged Car During Montgomery County Flash Flood, Officials Say Kids Rescued From Submerged Car During Montgomery County Flash Flood, Officials Say
Kids Rescued From Submerged Car During Montgomery County Flash Flood, Officials Say An 8-year-old was spotted standing on top of a car as floodwaters raged around him — with a toddler and a woman still trapped inside — during a wild flash flood in Maryland, authorities said. It happened just before rush hour on Thursday, Aug. 1, in Bethesda.  Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews were called to Bradley Boulevard and Mercy Hollow Lane, where storms had turned the street into a brown, fast-moving river. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue First responders arrived to find one car pinned to a guardrail. Then they made a harrowing discovery across the road: a second car…

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Teen Dies After Being Swept Into Storm Drain During Maryland Flash Flood: Police Teen Dies After Being Swept Into Storm Drain During Maryland Flash Flood: Police
Teen Dies After Being Swept Into Storm Drain During Maryland Flash Flood: Police A teenager tragically died after getting caught in rising floodwaters and swept into a storm drain in Maryland during a fast-moving storm on Thursday, July 31, authorities said. The incident happened around 5:20 p.m. at the Watersville Apartments on West Watersville Road, Mount Airy Police Chief Michael Ginevra confirmed. The teen was reportedly playing with friends when floodwaters surged, and he became trapped in a storm drain, officials said.  Emergency crews from the Mount Airy Police and Fire Departments, along with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, rushed to the scene and beg…

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Tornado Warnings, Flash Flooding Slam Maryland, Virginia As Severe Storms Move In Tornado Warnings, Flash Flooding Slam Maryland, Virginia As Severe Storms Move In
Tornado Warnings, Flash Flooding Slam Maryland, Virginia As Severe Storms Move In With a cold front moving into the region, forecasters are cautioning residents and business owners in the DMV area to be prepared for wicked storms and possible flooding.  Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible on Thursday, July 31, with widespread totals of one to two inches, and bringing the potential for rain rates of one to two inches in 30 minutes in some areas. Tornado Warnings were also issued on Thursday in parts of Maryland and Virginia. According to the National Weather Service, localized rainfall could hit up to six inches in some metro areas, and "multiple instances…

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Thousands Without Power As Flash Floods Slam Maryland (DEVELOPING) Thousands Without Power As Flash Floods Slam Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Thousands Without Power As Flash Floods Slam Maryland (Developing) Crews are working around the clock to repair hundreds of outages reported across the DMV as flash floods wreaked havoc across the region. Thousands were without power as of 8:15 p.m. on Monday, July 14, as storms rolled through the area, sending flood waters flowing and causing chaos for residents and businesses. Shortly before 8 p.m. on Monday night, there were reports of flash flooding throughout the region, with as many as three inches of rain falling per hour, according to reports. Weather expected 5p-10p @MontgomeryCoMD (possibly 2-3 inches of rain per hour.)***@mcfrs upstaffing Sw…

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