Fire and Ice: Hazardous Weather Threats in Baltimore County
Gusty winds increase wildfire threats Tuesday, while Friday could bring snow and sleet.
Oddly enough, both fire and ice are weather threats this week in Baltimore County. On Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service released a Special Weather Statement over much of Maryland and Virginia, including Baltimore County. It warned that strong winds, between 15 and 25 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph, as well as 20 percent humidity, would result in "enhanced fire weather threat through sunset." The NWS urged people to avoid outdoor burning as it could spread wildfire. Temperatures Tuesday are expected to reach a high near 27 degrees and dip to around 14 after dark, the NWS reported. Later this week on Friday, snow and sleet are highly likely, expected to begin before 1 p.m. Temperatures may hit 28 degrees during the day. Be sure …
Lewis Melcher
6:40 am on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
You guys need to look at the Euro Map its shows Baltimore getting nailed with snow on Friday 3-6 inch range if the line moves we are looking at 6-10 inches more ›