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March 30, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Maryland Vaccine Eligibility Expands to Include Residents 16+ with Underlying Conditions

On Tuesday, Maryland entered COVID-19 vaccine Phase 2B, expanding eligibility to residents ages 16+ with underlying medical conditions that increase their risk for severe COVID-19, as well as other groups. The state directs residents to a CDC webpage that lists which conditions can lead adults of any age to be more likely severely ill from […]

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April 3, 2019 | Michelle Queen

NWS Issues Fire Weather Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from noon today until 8 p.m. tonight for conditions that promote the rapid spread of wildfires. According to the NWS, a combination of strong winds and low relative humidity can contribute to extreme fire behavior. The strongest wind gusts are expected this afternoon and early evening. […]

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December 17, 2016 | Staff Writer

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Governor Hogan: ‘Road Conditions … Still Extremely Dangerous’

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has released a statement following multiple traffic fatalities and dangerous weather conditions on Saturday morning across the state: “I strongly urge all Marylanders to use common sense and put their safety first by heeding all travel warnings from state and local authorities. Road conditions in many areas of the state are […]

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March 24, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Fire Weather Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from 10 a.m. today until 8 p.m. tonight for fire weather conditions. According to the NWS, a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. The strongest wind gusts are expected this afternoon and early evening. Any […]

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February 5, 2014 | Staff Writer

Drivers Should be on Guard for Icy Spots

The State Highway Administration (SHA) reminds travelers to stay alert for changing conditions this evening.   Highway crews continue to monitor, patrol and treat state roads.  Several lane closures and power outages affecting traffic signals can be found throughout central and northern Maryland.   For a list of reported closures, visit www.chart.maryland.gov Drivers are reminded […]

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February 5, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Montgomery County Public Schools Are Closed on Feb. 5

Montgomery County Public Schools are closed on Feb. 5 because of the freezing rain and icy weather conditions. All school and community activities in school buildings also are canceled. All administrative offices will open two hours late. Day care programs in school buildings may choose to open, but parents should check with their day care […]

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