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Maryland storms left behind damage in Carroll County neighborhoods
BALTIMORE -- Carroll County had confirmed tornadoes strike in Eldersburg on Wednesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) is investigating several storm damage sites across Maryland. There were 22 tornado warnings issued Wednesday night across the region, which is the fourth most on record for a single day for NWS Baltimore-Washington. "It was so powerful"Carroll County residents explained they saw dark skies and heard rushes of air. That's when many of them went into their basements to ride out the storm. They say they are grateful no one was hurt here, but, trees were uprooted and now lay on yards and across homes."I heard...
Isolated damage from Wednesday's storm, tornadoes hits Columbia neighborhood
BALTIMORE -- Damage from Wednesday's storm and tornadoes was isolated to one Columbia neighborhood in Howard County.The cleanup started early Thursday morning, with crews focusing on a group of homes off High Tor Hill. Many trees were damaged from the weather, some cars were smashed by the debris as well.Josh Geiger, who lives in this group of homes, said the powerful storm came quickly."I would say the whole thing probably only lasted four, or five minutes. I knew the warning went to 8:45, so around 8:40 I actually let my guard down. I was upstairs with the dog and all...
Environmental Probe Launched at New Windsor Demolition Site Following Contamination Findings
An environmental investigation has been initiated at a demolition site in New Windsor after tests revealed contamination, raising concerns about potential hazards to public health and the environment. The findings have prompted swift action from authorities to assess the extent of the contamination and mitigate any risks posed by the site.
Marylanders got a first taste Wednesday of a potentially active summer storm season, forecasters say
The rare string of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms that ripped through Maryland communities Wednesday night — toppling trees and power lines and injuring five people in Montgomery County — could be the opening act for a busy summer storm season ahead. The Atlantic hurricane season began June 1 and forecasters believe it could be “extraordinary” this year, said Rick Spinrad, administrator of ...
Arbutus residents describe tornado rolling through neighborhood: "There was a kaboom"
BALTIMORE - A strong storm, with a confirmed tornado, packed a punch Wednesday night in Arbutus in Baltimore County.The storm, which came with tornado warnings, uprooted trees and knocked out power, leaving residents to clean up the mess left behind."All of a sudden there was a kaboom," Arbutus resident Terence Teeters said. "And the lights went out.""The trees had fallen down in the same direction," added Arbutus resident Erin Branham.Branham captured video of a tornado rotating in the air in Southwest Baltimore County."My default went to pray," Branham said. "I got to pray right here in this minute."Teeters told WJZ...
'This is only a test': County to test Ellicott City flood sirens
ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — Officials are scheduled to test the emergency sirens that alert to flooding in Ellicott City, the Howard County Office of Emergency Management announced Friday. Archive video above: New alert system to warn of flood risk in Ellicott City (May 2019) County officials said upgrades will...
Special tile mural in Sykesville includes artists from around the world
SYKESVILLE, Md. — A new addition to downtown Sykesville is connecting the community with artists from all over the world. "The sense of pride and connection is the essence of this project turned into something absolutely marvelous," said Julie Della-Maria, the executive director of Downtown Sykesville Connection. At the...
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