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Neighbor Helps Resident Escape After Tree Crushes Home Near Virginia Border (PHOTOS) Neighbor Helps Resident Escape After Tree Crushes Home Near Virginia Border (PHOTOS)
Neighbor Helps Resident Escape After Tree Crushes Home Near Virginia Border (Photos) A Maryland resident escaped without a scratch Tuesday morning after a massive tree came crashing through a two-story home in Fort Washington, thanks in part to a quick-thinking neighbor. The collapse happened around 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 4, in the 12900 block of Heather Circle in Prince George's County, where firefighters arrived to find the tree split through the middle of the house. According to the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department, the occupant was able to self-extricate with assistance from a neighbor before crews arrived. No injuries were reported. Photos from the scene show the…
Tornado Watch Issued Across Maryland, DC, Northern Virginia As Severe Storms Move In Tornado Watch Issued Across Maryland, DC, Northern Virginia As Severe Storms Move In
Tornado Watch Issued Across Maryland, DC, Northern Virginia As Severe Storms Move In Maryland is under a Tornado Watch until 10 p.m. Tuesday as forecasters warn the atmosphere is primed for dangerous thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail and flash flooding across much of the region. The National Weather Service issued an alert on Tuesday afternoon, replacing part of an earlier Severe Thunderstorm Watch as conditions became more favorable for tornado development. The watch includes Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's and St. Mary's counties, along with all o…
Virginia Braces For Severe Storms With 70 MPH Winds, Flash Flooding Possible Virginia Braces For Severe Storms With 70 MPH Winds, Flash Flooding Possible
Virginia Braces For Severe Storms With 70 MPH Winds, Flash Flooding Possible Parts of Maryland are under a Tornado Watch Saturday afternoon as forecasters warn a volatile mix of dangerous heat, powerful thunderstorms, flash flooding, and the potential for tornadoes could sweep across the region before the day is over. The National Weather Service issued the watch for central and northeastern Maryland until 9 p.m., covering Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George's, Queen Anne's, Talbot, and Baltimore City. The rest of the Baltimore-Washington forecast area, including DC and much of Virgi…
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets DC, Virginia As Code Red, Purple Air Quality Alerts Issued Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets DC, Virginia As Code Red, Purple Air Quality Alerts Issued
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets DC, Virginia As Code Red, Purple Air Quality Alerts Issued Maryland residents didn't need an air quality monitor to know something was wrong Friday morning. The sky turned hazy. The sun glowed orange. The air smelled like a campfire. The culprit was hundreds of miles away. Smoke from massive Canadian wildfires drifted into the region overnight, prompting widespread Code Red and Code Purple air quality alerts across much of the area as officials urged residents to stay indoors, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and keep their windows closed. A weak front dropping south this eve has turned the winds to the northwest pushing more Canadian wildfir…
100-Degree Heat, Canadian Wildfire Smoke Create Miserable Mix Across Maryland, Virginia 100-Degree Heat, Canadian Wildfire Smoke Create Miserable Mix Across Maryland, Virginia
100-Degree Heat, Canadian Wildfire Smoke Create Miserable Mix Across Maryland, Virginia The heat isn't the only thing making it miserable outside. As temperatures climb toward 100 degrees across Maryland and Virginia, smoke drifting hundreds of miles south from massive Canadian wildfires is turning skies hazy and degrading air quality just as the region settles into another dangerous stretch of summer heat. The National Weather Service says the smoke, carried into the region by northwest winds aloft, will continue creating hazy skies at times through at least Wednesday, while the Maryland Department of the Environment warns poor air quality could linger through Friday. The…
Virginia Officer Saves Overheated Bearded Dragon Found 'Cooking' On Hot Asphalt Virginia Officer Saves Overheated Bearded Dragon Found 'Cooking' On Hot Asphalt
Virginia Officer Saves Overheated Bearded Dragon Found 'Cooking' On Hot Asphalt Someone was having a really bad day in the Virginia heat. A tiny bearded dragon narrowly avoided becoming roadkill after a Manassas police officer spotted the reptile "cooking" on scorching asphalt and rushed it to safety. The unusual rescue happened during the recent stretch of blistering temperatures in the region, where an officer with the Manassas City Police Department came across the lizard stranded on hot pavement. According to the department, the bearded dragon was so overheated that it immediately plunged its head into a bowl of cool water after arriving at the local animal shelte…
27K+ Maryland Residents Still Without Power Hours After Severe Storms 27K+ Maryland Residents Still Without Power Hours After Severe Storms
27K+ Maryland Residents Still Without Power Hours After Severe Storms A weekend of violent weather is still leaving thousands of Maryland families in the dark. More than 27,500 customers across Maryland remained without electricity as of 11:45 a.m. on Monday, July 6, hours after powerful thunderstorms swept through the state with damaging winds that toppled trees and power lines. The hardest-hit outages remained concentrated in central Maryland, where Baltimore Gas and Electric reported more than 25,300 customers without power. Harford County led the utility's service area with 5,670 customers still in the dark, followed by Carroll County (4,864) and Howard C…
Extreme Heat Watch Issued As Triple-Digit Heat Bears Down On DC, Maryland, Virginia Extreme Heat Watch Issued As Triple-Digit Heat Bears Down On DC, Maryland, Virginia
Extreme Heat Watch Issued As Triple-Digit Heat Bears Down On DC, Maryland, Virginia The DMV is about to feel like an oven. A dangerous stretch of heat and humidity is building across DC, Maryland, and Virginia, where the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday, July 1, followed by an Extreme Heat Watch from Thursday morning through Friday evening. Forecasters say heat index values could climb as high as 106 degrees on Wednesday before turning even more oppressive Thursday and Friday, when “dangerously hot conditions” could make it feel like 112 degrees in parts of the region. The alerts cover DC, portions of central, north-central, northeast, nor…
Microburst Leaves Fairfax County Family With Nothing After Two Trees Smash Through Home Microburst Leaves Fairfax County Family With Nothing After Two Trees Smash Through Home
Microburst Leaves Fairfax County Family With Nothing After Two Trees Smash Through Home When the storm passed, Shanita Haynie's family wasn't thinking about replacing a roof. They were wondering what, if anything, was left. A powerful microburst ripped through the Chatham Towne neighborhood in Fairfax on Monday, sending two trees crashing into Haynie's home and leaving it uninhabitable. Now she's staying in a nearby motel while her 10-year-old daughter has moved in with a family friend. The family hasn't been allowed back inside the house.  According to a GoFundMe organized by friend Lydia Graham, they've been told to assume everything left inside was destroyed aft…
'Our Home Was Hit The Hardest': Burke Family Forced From Townhouse After Violent Storm 'Our Home Was Hit The Hardest': Burke Family Forced From Townhouse After Violent Storm
'Our Home Was Hit The Hardest': Burke Family Forced From Townhouse After Violent Storm One violent storm. One ripped-off chimney. Now, a Northern Virginia family is suddenly looking for somewhere else to sleep. As Northern Virginia residents cleaned up Tuesday from the severe storms that tore through the region the night before, the Toledo family in Burke was facing a much bigger problem: their home was no longer safe to live in. Powerful winds that swept through Fairfax County on Monday, June 22, ripped the chimney and fireplace from the family's townhouse, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched to help with recovery costs. The damage left by the storm that rolled…
More Than 8,000 Customers Still Without Power Across Maryland, Northern Virginia After Storms More Than 8,000 Customers Still Without Power Across Maryland, Northern Virginia After Storms
More Than 8,000 Customers Still Without Power Across Maryland, Northern Virginia After Storms The storms have moved on. For thousands of Maryland and Virginia residents, the blackout hasn't. More than 8,100 customers across major utilities in Maryland and Northern Virginia remained without power as of Tuesday afternoon, June 23, after severe storms swept through the region a day earlier. Anne Arundel County remained Maryland's hardest-hit area among Baltimore Gas and Electric customers, with 1,024 customers still without power Tuesday afternoon. BGE reported 1,220 total customers affected across its service territory, which serves more than 1.3 million customers. In Anne Arundel Co…
60 MPH Winds, Flash Flooding, Tornado Risk Threaten Maryland, Virginia During Evening Commute 60 MPH Winds, Flash Flooding, Tornado Risk Threaten Maryland, Virginia During Evening Commute
60 MPH Winds, Flash Flooding, Tornado Risk Threaten Maryland, Virginia During Evening Commute The sweltering heat overwhelming the region could be the calm before the storm. Forecasters are warning that strong to severe thunderstorms may develop across Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia on Monday afternoon and evening, bringing the threat of damaging winds, flash flooding, and isolated tornadoes just as millions head home from work. Officials are highlighting the potential for severe weather across the region as temperatures climb into the upper 80s and low 90s. The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office says scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing damagi…
Massive Tree Punches Through Maryland Home, Trapping Family And Pets Upstairs (PHOTOS) Massive Tree Punches Through Maryland Home, Trapping Family And Pets Upstairs (PHOTOS)
Massive Tree Punches Through Maryland Home, Trapping Family And Pets Upstairs (Photos) A massive tree ripped through the roof and second floor of a Maryland home Sunday night, triggering a technical rescue response after reports that people and pets were trapped inside. The dramatic scene unfolded around 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, as strong storms swept through the region, according to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department. Emergency crews were dispatched to a home on Summitt Court after a large tree came crashing through the two-story house. Initial reports indicated people and animals were trapped on the second floor, prompting a response that included rescue squ…
Small Earthquake Strikes Maryland, Prompting 'Did You Feel It?' Reports Across Region Small Earthquake Strikes Maryland, Prompting 'Did You Feel It?' Reports Across Region
Small Earthquake Strikes Maryland, Prompting 'Did You Feel It?' Reports Across Region Did you feel it? A magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck near Bel Air North at 11:02 a.m. on Monday, June 15, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake's epicenter was located about 5.5 miles northeast of Bel Air North in Harford County at a depth of roughly 3 miles, USGS data shows. While relatively minor, earthquakes are uncommon enough in Maryland that even small tremors tend to get people's attention. Residents across the region took to social media shortly after the shaking was reported, asking neighbors if they felt it too. I KNEW I felt my building shaking slightly, I thou…
Thunderstorms Trigger Ground Stops At Reagan National, Dulles As Delays Mount Across DMV Thunderstorms Trigger Ground Stops At Reagan National, Dulles As Delays Mount Across DMV
Thunderstorms Trigger Ground Stops At Reagan National, Dulles As Delays Mount Across DMV A line of thunderstorms moving through the DMV put air travel on hold Wednesday afternoon, triggering ground stops at Reagan National and Dulles airports. The FAA temporarily halted flights headed to both airports as storms pushed into the region, bringing heavy rain, frequent lightning, and wind gusts of up to 50 mph, according to forecasters. By mid-afternoon, departing flights at Dulles were averaging delays of 75 minutes and increasing, according to the FAA. At Reagan National, departing flights were averaging delays of approximately 15 minutes and increasing, while a broader ground de…
Rotting Tree Splits Maryland Home In Half In Dramatic Morning Collapse (PHOTOS) Rotting Tree Splits Maryland Home In Half In Dramatic Morning Collapse (PHOTOS)
Rotting Tree Splits Maryland Home In Half In Dramatic Morning Collapse (Photos) It was a quiet morning in Anne Arundel County. Then, a massive tree came toppling through a mobile home in Pasadena, splitting it in two like a scene out of a disaster movie. At around 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, first responders were called to the 1400 block of Woodland Beach Road, where there were reports of a tree that had fallen through a house. Officials say that heavy rains may be to blame. "During the spring growth season and after heavy rains, homeowners should assess trees and tree limbs for safety," they advised. The Anne Arundel County Fire Department said crews were able to c…
Brutal Virginia Heatwave Gives Way To Dangerous Storms, Hail, Flooding: Forecasters Brutal Virginia Heatwave Gives Way To Dangerous Storms, Hail, Flooding: Forecasters
Brutal Virginia Heatwave Gives Way To Dangerous Storms, Hail, Flooding: Forecasters andMaryland and Virginia are about to go from sweating through near-record heat to dodging potentially dangerous storms in a matter of hours. After days of brutal temperatures baked the region under some of the hottest May weather ever recorded, forecasters warned Wednesday that the atmosphere was primed for severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, hail, flooding, and dangerous evening commute conditions across much of the region. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, for large portions of Maryland and Virginia as…
Northern Virginia Bakes As Dulles Hits Record High Temperatures In Rare May Heat Spike Northern Virginia Bakes As Dulles Hits Record High Temperatures In Rare May Heat Spike
Northern Virginia Bakes As Dulles Hits Record High Temperatures In Rare May Heat Spike If it felt more like late July than mid-May in Northern Virginia on Monday, there’s a reason. Washington Dulles International Airport hit 95 degrees on Monday, May 18, setting a new record high for the date, according to the National Weather Service. The old May 18 record at Dulles was 91 degrees, set in 1987, officials said. Monday’s heat blew right past it. The brutal early-season heat settled over the DMV before storms even had a chance to fire up. “As of 12:56 p.m. on Monday, no showers or storms in our area yet, but you can see the clouds starting to ‘bubble’ over western MD, eastern…
Twisting Waterspout Spins Off Maryland Coast Near Assateague Caught On Camera (VIDEO) Twisting Waterspout Spins Off Maryland Coast Near Assateague Caught On Camera (VIDEO)
Twisting Waterspout Spins Off Maryland Coast Near Assateague Caught On Camera (Video) A twisting funnel rising from the ocean gave beachgoers an unexpected show off the Maryland coast. The waterspout was spotted offshore near Assateague State Park, where a Maryland Department of Natural Resources technician captured the rare sight while working along the dunes. Photos and video show the narrow column stretching from a dark cloud down to the water, kicking up spray as it moved across the ocean. Others shared their experiences on Facebook. Officials say the system stayed over the water and moved away from shore, meaning there was no threat to people on the beach. Wate…
Maryland Rocked By EF1 Tornado As Storms Bring 100 MPH Winds To Region Maryland Rocked By EF1 Tornado As Storms Bring 100 MPH Winds To Region
Maryland Rocked By EF1 Tornado As Storms Bring 100 MPH Winds To Region The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down on the Eastern Shore after storms tore through the region, leaving behind damage and dangerous winds. The tornado touched down in Caroline County, with Ridgely taking a direct hit as survey teams found evidence of an EF1 tornado packing winds up to 100 mph. That wasn’t the only damage. As the storm pushed across the Shore, it unleashed a wide swath of straight-line winds stretching from Sudlersville to Millington, strong enough to snap limbs, knock down trees, and cause damage even without rotation. Those winds were clocked…
Tornado Watch Issued Across Maryland, DC, Virginia As Dangerous Storms Move In Tornado Watch Issued Across Maryland, DC, Virginia As Dangerous Storms Move In
Tornado Watch Issued Across Maryland, DC, Virginia As Dangerous Storms Move In The dangerous storm system forecasters warned about all weekend is now unfolding across the DMV. A Tornado Watch has been issued for the region until 7 p.m. on Monday, March 16, putting millions of residents across the DMV on alert as a volatile line of severe storms pushes toward the East Coast. The watch covers much of Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District, where meteorologists say the atmosphere is primed for severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes and destructive winds. A tornado watch has been issued for parts of District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, V…
Rare Level 4 Severe Weather Risk Issued For Virginia With Tornadoes, 80 MPH Winds Possible Rare Level 4 Severe Weather Risk Issued For Virginia With Tornadoes, 80 MPH Winds Possible
Rare Level 4 Severe Weather Risk Issued For Virginia With Tornadoes, 80 MPH Winds Possible A rare and potentially dangerous storm system is barreling toward the DMV as forecasters say the region could be facing tornadoes, destructive winds, and widespread power outages by Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center have placed the DC metro area under a Level 4 out of 5 “Moderate Risk” for severe weather — a designation rarely issued for the region and one that signals widespread severe storms are possible. The last time the area saw a similar risk level was more than two years ago, according to meteorologists tracking the system. Here are o…
Brief EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Maryland During Thursday Storms Brief EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Maryland During Thursday Storms
Brief EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Maryland During Thursday Storms A brief but powerful tornado touched down in Maryland earlier during Thursday's storms, the National Weather Service confirmed after surveying storm damage in Howard County. The EF-1 tornado struck Cooksville on March 11, between 7:06 p.m. and 7:07 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Investigators say the tornado packed estimated peak winds of 90 mph as it carved a 0.4-mile path through the area near Old Frederick Road. National Weather Service The storm reached a maximum width of about 100 yards, snapping and uprooting numerous trees along its narrow track, officials said. …
Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Dates Announced In DC As America Prepares For 250th Anniversary Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Dates Announced In DC As America Prepares For 250th Anniversary
Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Dates Announced In DC As America Prepares For 250th Anniversary Spring in the nation's capital is about to put on its most famous show again. The National Park Service announced that the iconic cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin and National Mall in DC are projected to reach peak bloom between March 29 and April 1, depending on weather conditions. "Peak Bloom is defined as the period of time when 70 percent of the Yoshino cherry blossoms -the most common variety- are open, creating gorgeous clouds of white and pink flowers floating around the Tidal Basin," officials said. Once peak bloom begins, the blossoms typically stay on the trees for seven to…
Winter Storm Sends Tree Through Fairfax County Home As Family Faces 10-Month Displacement Winter Storm Sends Tree Through Fairfax County Home As Family Faces 10-Month Displacement
Winter Storm Sends Tree Through Fairfax County Home As Family Faces 10-Month Displacement A massive tree crashed through a Virginia home during the latest round of winter weather, leaving a family of five out in the cold for months.  The Wendle family's Mantua home in Fairfax County was struck by the tree on Sunday, Feb. 22, according to neighbor Kate Janich, who said it could be as long as 10 months before they can return to the residence. The Wendle family. GoFundMe The tree caused significant damage to the home and the family’s car, rendering the house uninhabitable. “On Sunday evening, during the snowstorm, a large tree fell onto the Wendle family’s house, caus…
12.3 Inches In Maryland, Just One Inch In DC: Sunday’s Storm Split The DMV 12.3 Inches In Maryland, Just One Inch In DC: Sunday’s Storm Split The DMV
12.3 Inches In Maryland, Just One Inch In DC: Sunday’s Storm Split The DMV If you blinked during Sunday’s storm, you might’ve missed it. Unless you live in the parts of Maryland that got absolutely smoked. Unofficial totals released by the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington on Monday morning, Feb. 23, show a classic DMV snow split — with Washington County cashing in and the DC core doing what it does best: flirting with winter. The biggest number on the board came from Sabillasville in Washington County, where 12.3 inches was reported. Frederick County also cracked double digits, with Cavetown logging 10 inches. Cecil County wasn’t playing either, wi…
Winter Storm Watch Issued For DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia As 5+ Inches Of Snow Possible Winter Storm Watch Issued For DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia As 5+ Inches Of Snow Possible
Winter Storm Watch Issued For DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia As 5+ Inches Of Snow Possible Winter is here. Again. DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia are under a Winter Storm Watch as forecasters warn a rapidly intensifying coastal storm could dump five or more inches of snow and bring strong winds to the region on Sunday into Monday. The National Weather Service has expanded the watch to include the DC Metro area as confidence grows that an “impactful winter storm” will target the Mid-Atlantic late Sunday through early Monday. Heavy snow is possible beginning Sunday afternoon, with the heaviest bands likely Sunday night into early Monday morning. Total snow accumulations of fi…
Maryland Duo’s Midnight Polar Plunge In Flooded Creek Ends With Icy 911 Rescue (PHOTOS) Maryland Duo’s Midnight Polar Plunge In Flooded Creek Ends With Icy 911 Rescue (PHOTOS)
Maryland Duo’s Midnight Polar Plunge In Flooded Creek Ends With Icy 911 Rescue (Photos) Two people spent hours stranded in a flooded creek in Maryland during an Extreme Cold Alert before finally calling 911 for help early Monday morning. A vehicle drove into approximately two feet of standing flood water near Hunting Quarter Road and River Road in Poolesville around 3 a.m. on Monday, February 16, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service officials. The single vehicle became disabled in a flooded creek and wetland area between River Road and Hughes Road, officials said. Authorities say the two occupants attempted to rescue themselves for several hours after the ca…
Hell Of A Collapse: Snow Destroys Church Roof, Triggers Emergency Response By Fairfax Crews Hell Of A Collapse: Snow Destroys Church Roof, Triggers Emergency Response By Fairfax Crews
Hell Of A Collapse: Snow Destroys Church Roof, Triggers Emergency Response By Fairfax Crews A church in Virginia narrowly avoided disaster when part of its roof collapsed under the strain of winter weather, forcing emergency crews to shut down a busy road and declare the building unsafe. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews were called just before 5:20 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, to the 8700 block of Cooper Road after reports that the roof of a two-story building had blown off, and a second-floor wall appeared ready to fail, officials said. The building was identified as St. George Tigrai Orthodox Tewahdo Church, a longtime fixture in the Mount Vernon area. “When crews arrived, they …
Tragedy Strikes Day After Ice Warning: Body Pulled From Frozen Potomac Under 14th Street Bridge Tragedy Strikes Day After Ice Warning: Body Pulled From Frozen Potomac Under 14th Street Bridge
Tragedy Strikes Day After Ice Warning: Body Pulled From Frozen Potomac Under 14th Street Bridge One day after police issued a warning advising against walking along the icy water of the Potomac River, a body was pulled from under the 14th Street Bridge. What began as a rescue effort by DC Fire and EMS crews turned into a recovery on Tuesday, Feb. 3, when a person was spotted on the ice mid-span, officials said. The body was located on the ice below the 14th Street Bridge, forcing firefighters to cross from Ohio Drive to reach the victim. As of 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, officials confirmed the body had been removed from the ice and transported to land by a Metropolitan Police Department harb…
Light Snow, Icy Roads Could Wreck Commute Again Wednesday Morning In Virginia Light Snow, Icy Roads Could Wreck Commute Again Wednesday Morning In Virginia
Light Snow, Icy Roads Could Wreck Commute Again Wednesday Morning In Virginia Winter just will not let go. Another round of snow — light, stubborn, and annoying — is expected to slide through the region overnight, setting up what could be a slick and icy commute across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and DC early Wednesday morning, weather officials warned. The National Weather Service says snow is likely to taper off sometime between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, but the real problem comes after — temperatures are expected to stay below freezing right through the morning rush, turning untreated roads into skating rinks. Accumulation is expected to stay under…