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Rush Hour May Disrupt Bay Bridge Operations Today

Inclement Weather May Disrupt Two-Way Operations During Afternoon Rush-Hour Motorists advised to call 1-877-BAYSPAN (229-7726) for current traffic conditions. Inclement weather may disrupt two-way operations (during which one lane of eastbound traffic is directed to the westbound span) at the Bay Bridge. Two-way is prohibited during bridge wind warnings/restrictions or times of precipitation. The bridge […]

High Winds, Flooding Anticipated for Southern Maryland

And the Eastern Shore The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is preparing for a potential storm that could impact parts of Maryland tonight and tomorrow. High winds, flooding and rip currents are expected in parts of the Eastern Shore and southern Maryland, according to the National Weather Service. Statewide, MDOT SHA […]

Class to Teach Residents How to Spot Hazardous Weather

The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, in partnership with the National Weather Service (NWS), will host a free virtual training session to teach Calvert County residents how to spot and report hazardous weather. The session will be held Tuesday, June 30, 2020, from 6-8 p.m. The SKYWARN® basic training course […]

MDOT SHA Cautions High Winds and Flooding Expected Statewide

Crews Prepared for Response The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) today is closely monitoring high winds, rain and subsequent potential thunderstorms in the forecast for the entire state. Extended periods of rain could lead to flooding. Crews are assembling high water signs and ensuring that chipper, chainsaw and generators are fully […]

Important Weather Update for North Beach

Please read the following HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK issued at 5:23 am on April 5, 2020 AND COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY issued at 6:49 am on April 5, 2020 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) / National Weather Service: HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 523 AM EDT Wed Apr 5 2020: […]

North Beach Weather Update: Flood Watch

FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FEBRUARY 6, 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FEBRUARY 7, FRIDAY MORNING, 7 AM… The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of Maryland, The District of Columbia, and Virginia, including the following areas, in Maryland, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Central and Southeast Howard, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Charles, Prince Georges, […]

MDOT SHA Pre-Treats Roads in Advance of Snow

Motorists Urged to Plan Ahead The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is closely monitoring and preparing for a weekend snow event that will affect most of the state. Crews continue to pretreat state-maintained roads in many areas. Some snow accumulation is expected, particularly in the western and northern parts of the […]

North Beach on Winter Readiness

As temperatures dip and winter approaches, staying warm and safe can be a challenge. Winter storms can bring cold temperatures, power failures, and icy roads. To keep yourself and your loved ones safe, you should know how to prepare your home and your car before a winter storm hits. See the attached flyer for Winter […]

MDOT SHA Prepares for Winter Weather

Central Maryland May See Several Inches of Snow Tuesday Afternoon The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is monitoring a storm system that will affect Maryland late-morning/early-afternoon Tuesday. Forecasters predict that snow will impact much of the state west and north of the Chesapeake Bay before quickly moving out of the area […]