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Fish kills grow in algae-tainted waters

By Timothy B. Wheeler, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:59:00 GMT

Death toll on Arundel creeks raised tenfold; more seen in Dundalk waters

Something's rotten on the Baltimore area waterfront. Fish are washing ashore by the thousands in a mass die-off that officials say appears to be caused by a weather-driven worsening of the pollution that chronically plagues the Chesapeake Bay.

EPA keeps heat on to reduce summer smog

Tim Wheeler — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:15:00 GMT

Baltimore area among 45 nationwide not meeting air quality standards

Just in time for the start of ozone season, the Environmental Protection Agency officially reminds us that Baltimoreans are still breathing unhealthful levels of pollution in their air in late spring and summer.

April drought threatens 'May flowers'

By Scott Dance, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:08:00 GMT

Rainfall deficit stunting crop, plant growth, raising fire threat

A developing drought across the eastern half of Maryland could worsen without a few periods of soaking rain, and drizzle like that seen Wednesday won't be enough to cut the rainfall deficit.

Unusual weather worsened Chesapeake Bay's health

By Timothy B. Wheeler, The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:51:40 GMT

Scientists grade Chesapeake's condition D+ in 2011

Heavy spring rains, a hot summer and two major storms caused the Chesapeake Bay's overall health to worsen last year, scientists said Tuesday, though there apparently was a slight improvement in the Baltimore area's Patapsco and Back rivers, long considered among the bay's most degraded tributaries.

Hot Boston marathon could be a sign for this year's running season

Andrea K. Walker — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:35:00 GMT

The Boston Marathon turned out to be a hot, sweaty, grueling race for even the most experienced runners.

40 years later, Howard looks back at Tropical Storm Agnes

By Janene Holzberg, Special to The Baltimore Sun — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:20:00 GMT

1972 storm is the worst in memory for most in Howard County

Tooling along on a Harley Sprint motorcycle in June 1972, Bob Miller alternated between taking main roads and riding alongside the railroad next to the swollen Patapsco River as he wove his way from Sykesville to Elkridge, filming scene after scene of destruction in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Agnes.

Region battling rash of brush fires

By Kevin Rector, krector@tribune.com — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:35:00 GMT

Fire 'red flag' warnings raised due to dry, windy weather

Warnings from local fire officials have stacked up in recent days, all noting the same thing: The Baltimore region is ready to burn.

Weather worsened Arundel rivers' health in 2011

Tim Wheeler — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 20:30:00 GMT

West, Rhode get 'D' grade on annual water-quality report card

Unfavorable weather conditions last year worsened water quality in the West and Rhode rivers south of Annapolis, according to the environmental group working to restore them.

Cool winds hold back record-setting heat

By Scott Dance, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:13:00 GMT

Temperatures to remain 20 degrees above normal

A "backdoor" front blowing cool winds from the northeast prevented Baltimore from setting a heat record Thursday, but not from enjoying a fourth-straight unseasonably warm day.

Mild winter clouds some businesses

By Scott Dance, The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:35:00 GMT

Companies stuck with items geared toward coping in cold and snow

Marylanders remember snow piled into mountains in parking lots two winters ago. This season, the white heaps are tons of rock salt stockpiled in the port and around the state to melt the missing snow and ice.

50 years ago, O.C. was washing away

By Scott Dance, The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:33:00 GMT

Ash Wednesday Storm devastated Ocean City, helped drive resort's future development

Ash Wednesday Storm devastated Ocean City, helped drive resort's future development

Baltimore's winter on track to see most-ever 50-plus-degree days

By Steve Kilar, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:07:00 GMT

Average temperature since Dec. 1 is 40.2 degrees

February is coming to a close the same way it started — with unseasonable warmth — and climate experts say there is an increased probability that above-average temperatures will continue into summer.

Maryland to see 60-degree temperatures this week

By Candus Thomson , The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:33:00 GMT

Springlike conditions unusual but not record-breaking

You don't need a groundhog to tell you which way winter is going.

State, localities prepared for first storm of year

By Candus Thomson — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:53:11 GMT

With mild winter, snow removal budgets virtually untouched

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Area ski resorts try to cope with warm temperatures

By Candus Thomson , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Chairlifts empty during what is usually busiest time of year

Liberty Mountain Resort has $1 million in new snowmaking equipment ready to roar, but the ski area one hour northwest of Baltimore can't buy a flake this season.

NOAA expects more storms this hurricane season

By Frank D. Roylance, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:36:28 GMT

FEMA warns people not to be complacent

As the fifth named storm of the season fell apart in the Caribbean Thursday, federal hurricane forecasters rolled out an update their predictions for the rest of what they still say will be an "active" season.

Forecast: Mostly sunny, high of 88

The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:39:22 GMT

Nighttime low around 70 degrees

The National Weather Service was calling for Friday to be sunny, with a high near 88 degrees and southwest winds around 6 miles per hour in the Baltimore area. The nighttime low was expected to be around 70, with winds between 4 and 7 miles per hour.

Severe weather kills 16 in Midwest, heads East

Thu, 26 May 2011 14:19:00 GMT

(CNN) -- Severe thunderstorms are expected to pound large swathes of the United States on Thursday, stretching from the Gulf Coast to New England, forecasters warned.

NOAA: Expect 6 to 10 hurricanes this year

By Ken Kaye — Thu, 19 May 2011 14:24:00 GMT

It should be a busier than normal tropical season with 12 to 18 named storms, including six to 10 hurricanes, government forecasters said Thursday. They predict three to six of the hurricanes will be major with winds greater than 110 mph.

Up to 9 Tornadoes Reported in Virginia

Nick Dutton — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:29:00 GMT

RICHMOND, VA (WTVR) - Officials say one person has been killed after at least seven tornadoes touched down in Virginia Wednesday evening.

Spring is Coming Early! Punxsutawney Phil Doesn't See His Shadow

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:06:00 GMT

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (KTLA) -- People in the Midwest and Northeast have had their fill of frigid weather the past few days, but winter isn't over until Punxsutawney Phil says it's over!

Stargazers' calendar for 2011

By Frank D. Roylance, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:22:00 GMT

What's up in the sky this year?

One of the most complex convocations of planets in memory will be the highlight of the new year for Maryland's backyard stargazers.

Dangerous surf, rip currents expected from Igor along east coast

By Michael Turnbell, Sun Sentinel — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 03:06:00 GMT

Hurricane Warnings were issued for Bermuda as Hurricane Igor weakened to Category 2 strength.

MTA chief on how agency can do better with snow

By Michael Dresser | — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Improved communication is at the top of Wells' list

If Maryland Transit Administration chief Ralign Wells could do the last couple of weeks over again, he'd do a few things differently.

As snow comes down, so do the trees

By Susan Reimer — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Arborists, flooded with calls for aid, see one saving grace: We could have gotten ice

Local arborists have been swamped with calls to deal with damage to historic cherry trees, common oaks and towering evergreens loaded down by the overwhelming snowfall.