MARYLAND

Maryland Weather and Disaster News

For readers in Maryland, this page covers weather and disaster news, from storms and flooding to heat waves and emergency declarations. Reporting follows the conditions that disrupt daily life and the recovery that follows.


Forecasts

Forecasts

Rain and Storms Arrive in Maryland Thursday

A cold front brings a chance of rain and thunderstorms to Maryland from Thursday through Friday.


Current Conditions

Live Poll

Should your local parks prioritize installing accessibility features like color-blind viewfinders for visitors?

Current Conditions

Western Maryland Reached Peak Foliage Levels

Cooler temperatures have triggered an annual color transformation across the state.

Western Maryland Reached Peak Foliage Levels

Emergency Response

Emergency Response

Maryland State Police Rescued Injured Bald Eagle

An intern and two state troopers safely removed a distressed bald eagle from a busy highway.

Maryland State Police Rescued Injured Bald Eagle

Safety

Live Poll

Is your household adequately prepared for a potential home fire emergency?

Safety

Maryland to Host Fire Safety Weekend in October

The Office of the State Fire Marshal will install smoke alarms across Maryland communities on October 17-18, 2026.

Maryland to Host Fire Safety Weekend in October

Severe Weather

Live Poll

Is your local government doing enough to protect residents during extreme summer heat waves?

Severe Weather

Maryland Recorded Record Heat-Related Deaths in 2026

The state saw 61 fatalities this season, surpassing the previous record of 42 set in 2012.

Maryland Recorded Record Heat-Related Deaths in 2026

Regular subjects here include coastal and inland flooding, severe thunderstorms, heat events and their health impacts, and emergency declarations issued by state and local officials. Coverage reaches from the Chesapeake Bay shoreline and the Eastern Shore to the mountain counties in the west. Storm recovery and the rebuilding that follows often draw as much attention as the event itself. Tidal flooding and Chesapeake Bay weather patterns shape how many of the state's disasters unfold.