WEATHER BLOG: Heat Wave Presses On
The heat wave we've been dealing with this week will last for a few more days, although we're going to see some thunderstorm activity begin to creep into the picture, too.
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The heat wave we've been dealing with this week will last for a few more days, although we're going to see some thunderstorm activity begin to creep into the picture, too.
Worcester County has canceled a burn ban that has been in effect since the first week in July.
While heat waves like the one we're currently sweltering in have impacts on land, it's also being felt on the water.
The heat, combined with a lack of rain, is causing serious problems for some Maryland growers.
The heat has arrived, once again. We started our next heat wave today. Our high hit 95 degrees at BWI-Marshall this afternoon. We will only drop to the mid 70s overnight before going right back up to the mid 90s again tomorrow.
The record heat created major problems on local roads.
The heat wave that hit the Mid-Atlantic is showing some signs of letting up with relatively cooler temperatures this week. But the region is still seeing the cumulative effects of the extreme heat. Thirteen people have now died of heat-related illnesses during this stretch of brutally hot days, many of them in Baltimore City.
The Maryland health department is reporting that the death toll in this heat wave now stands at 13.
The heat that blanketed much of the U.S. began to ease up from unbearable to merely very hot Sunday as temperatures from the Midwest to the East Coast dropped from highs above 100 degrees down to the 90s.
Thousands of residents in the mid-Atlantic region still remain without power more than a week after deadly summer storms struck the area.
Americans dipped into the water, went to the movies and rode the subway just to be in air conditioning Saturday for relief from unrelenting heat that has killed 30 people across half the country.
Maryland emergency management officials say cooling centers are opening across the state to help residents cope with the extreme heat. They will have cool air and free water for residents.
Excessive heat warnings are in effect for the mid-Atlantic region with temperatures expected to feel like 110 degrees in the Baltimore-Washington area.
It's been a week since a massive storm shut the lights off in Maryland, and thousands are still braving the heat without air conditioning.
Worcester County on Maryland's Eastern Shore has issued a burn ban and officials in nearby Talbot County are asking residents to avoid burning because of increased risk of fire during the current heat wave.
Five days after a wicked windstorm walloped Maryland, thousands remain in the dark. Hundreds of BGE crews are working to restore power but patience is wearing thin.
More than 75,000 people are spending the Fourth of July without electricity or air conditioning. Widespread power outages continue, five days after a violent storm.
This unusually hot weather is taking its toll.
Utility crews are struggling to catch up with a backlog of millions of people without electricity for a fourth hot day.
Day three and the lights are still out for tens of thousands. The heat turned deadly as cleanup continues around the region from this monstrous storm.
The residents of four nursing homes in Maryland are feeling the heat, because they are still without air conditioning in the aftermath of last week's storm.
Three people in Maryland have died in the current heat wave.
As thousands of Marylanders remain without power, those with medical conditions are having a very difficult time coping with the heat.
Hundreds of thousands of people are waiting for the power to come back on after this weekend's deadly storm sent trees crashing to the ground and cutting power lines. Now, there's widespread damage.
Another heat wave is making its way across Maryland. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the entire region. Temperatures are soaring toward the triple digit mark.
Multiple cars were left behind by workers who were forced to evacuate after construction compromised the Empire Towers Building in Glen Burnie, Maryland, last week.
Baltimore County Police are investigating a homicide after a shooting early Sunday in Woodlawn.
A video obtained by CBS News Baltimore shows flames destroying a home in Cockeysville, Maryland, on Sunday afternoon.
An errant pitch from Royals reliever Lucas Erceg that struck Baltimore's Blaze Alexander on the left hand resulted in both dugouts and bullpens emptying onto the field near home plate during the seventh inning of the Orioles' 8-2 victory.
Participants between the ages of 12 and 16 learned how to use a fire extinguisher, administer CPR, and perform other safety skills.
Multiple cars were left behind by workers who were forced to evacuate after construction compromised the Empire Towers Building in Glen Burnie, Maryland, last week.
Maryland lawmakers serving in the U.S. Congress expressed their condolences on Sunday after the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
Participants between the ages of 12 and 16 learned how to use a fire extinguisher, administer CPR, and perform other safety skills.
Wednesday and Thursday are Possible First Alert Weather Days.
Baltimore County Police are investigating a homicide after a shooting early Sunday in Woodlawn.
Empire Towers on Ritchie Highway was evacuated Thursday after construction workers noticed issues with rebar in the floor.
The Baltimore County Police Department identified the victims Friday as 9-year-old Steve Allen and 15-year-old Giovanna Myrie.
The cyclopsora parasite causes major gastrointestinal issues — bloating, cramping and watery diarrhea — that can last days or even weeks.
A 10-story office building in Glen Burnie, Maryland was evacuated Thursday afternoon due to structural concerns.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
WJZ-TV's Amy Kawata and Greg Padgett test Rita’s newest summer flavor straight from their food truck.
Calvert Hall College High School president Br. John Kane and Huffman Family Foundation founder Richie Huffman join us in studio to share details about their new sports performance center and what it will bring to the school.
Get ready for an evening of laughter at the Baltimore Comedy Factory with Bill Bellamy alongside Skeet Carter. The duo stopped in to WJZ to share some laughs and tell us what fans can expect during their three-night stay in Baltimore.
WJZ-TV's Janay Reece meets with Lib’s co-owner Nick Liberatore to talk about the restaurant’s new location in Towson, and chefs to showcase menu items.
July is Dry Eye Awareness month, and we are live at Specialized Eye Care learning about a new treatment that improves dry eyes by retraining blinking in the eye muscles.
An errant pitch from Royals reliever Lucas Erceg that struck Baltimore's Blaze Alexander on the left hand resulted in both dugouts and bullpens emptying onto the field near home plate during the seventh inning of the Orioles' 8-2 victory.
Leody Taveras homered and drove in three runs, Samuel Basallo added a solo shot and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Kyle Bradish gave up one run and two hits in 6 2/3 innings, Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Saturday night.
Samuel Basallo hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 in the opener of a three-game series between last-place teams Friday night.
Jeremiah Jackson hit a two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted July 2, after he was accused of ripping out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
The cyclopsora parasite causes major gastrointestinal issues — bloating, cramping and watery diarrhea — that can last days or even weeks.
Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness linked to severe diarrhea, has infected hundreds of people in at least 18 states, including here in Maryland.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Temperatures heat up this week in Maryland
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U.S. lawmakers react to sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham
Video shows devastating fire rip through Cockeysville home
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The 126th annual Maryland German Festival returns to the Timonium Fairgrounds.