NEWS
September 7, 2012
The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center is warning that the Northeast could experience severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and hail thanks to a cold front on Saturday. There is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms from northern Maryland to upstate New York, Vermont and New Hampshire. The National Weather Service's forecast for the Baltimore area is a 70 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms in late afternoon. Wind gusts could be up to 26 mph. Rain could continue through Saturday night.
SPORTS
By Katherine Dunn and The Baltimore Sun | September 2, 2012
Mount St. Joseph's football players took the field and warmed up for about 25 minutes last night at the Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex, but that's about all they did. Before the game could even get started, persistent thunderstorms rolled in, eventually cancellingĀ the Gaels' game against Friendship Collegiate, from Washington, D.C., in the I-95 Kickoff Classic. Gaels coach Blake Henry said the teams waited for two hours, butĀ his team finally headed home about 9:30.
NEWS
By Kevin Rector, The Baltimore Sun | September 2, 2012
A waterspout, or tornado over water, was spotted by members of the public over the Back River near Edgemere on Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service said the sightings occurred about 6:40 p.m. About the same time, Doppler Radar indicated a line of thunderstorms moving through the heart of Baltimore's Inner Harbor that are capable of producing strong wind gusts and waterspouts, the weather service said in announcing a special marine warning.
ENTERTAINMENT
By Brandon Weigel, Special to The Baltimore Sun | September 2, 2012
First was the heavy rain, forcing Maryland State Fair attendees awaiting the Band Perry to take cover in the grandstand of the racetrack and delaying the popular country band's set for more than an hour. Then, seven songs into the show Saturday night, flashes of lightning sent Kimberly Perry and her brothers Neil and Reid, along with their four-piece backing band, searching for cover. Following another delay of about 20 minutes, it was announced that the remainder of the show would be canceled, drawing a smattering of boos from the disappointed crowd.
NEWS
By Alison Knezevich, The Baltimore Sun | September 1, 2012
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for central Baltimore County and the northern part of the city. The storm could produce quarter-sized hail, as well as winds exceeding 60 mph, according to the National Weather Service. The warning is in effect through 7:45 p.m. Locations under the warning include: Pikesville; Fallstaff; Cockeysville; Roland Park; Timonium; Towson; Homeland; Morgan State University; Woodring; and Parkville. alisonk@baltsun.com twitter.com/aliknez
NEWS
By Kevin Rector, The Baltimore Sun | August 26, 2012
Heavy rains that lashed central Maryland on Sunday forced a portion of East Monument Street to be evacuated after a large sinkhole in the road reopened and expanded, according to a city public works spokesman. Tons of gravel and recycled concrete that city crews had used to backfill the hole began washing away as an estimated 1 to 3 inches of rain fell, forcing emergency crews to once again evacuate the north side of the 2300 block of East Monument Street, said Kurt Kocher, the spokesman.