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A strong coastal storm is forecast to move through the region this weekend bringing the potential for heavy rain and wind gusts up to 55 mph. https://t.co/9GTN3v5g9R ✅ Avoid travel and don't drive through flooded roads ✅ Secure outdoor items ✅ Prepare for power outages #mdwx
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A significant coastal storm impacts the region this weekend. Rain, wind, and coastal flooding impacts could start as early as Saturday evening, peaking Sunday into Monday. Here is the latest information.
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Dry and cool conditions continue today. A coastal low that develops off the Southeast U.S. this weekend will track north toward the Delmarva by the start of next week. This system is expected to produce rainfall and breezy conditions this weekend.
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Here are the latest Key Messages for the upcoming strong coastal low to impact the U.S. East Coast through early next week. Visit https://t.co/pGx1JRZLBI for local forecasts and additional information.
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The focus of the workshop was on protecting water and wastewater systems, which are vital community lifelines. This allowed agencies to practice consequence management coordination, resource deployment, and information sharing. #WeCare #MdReady #CyberSecurityAwareness
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#PreparednessInAction! MDEM’s Assistant Director of Consequence Management, Brian Bauer, joined partners from the @FBI, @MDSP, and Maryland National Guard for the Maryland Cyber Resilience & Critical Infrastructure Workshop.
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High pressure will build to our north today, leading to sunny skies and below normal temperatures. The coldest air of the season thus far will move into the area tonight. Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories are in effect for many locations to the north and west of I-95.
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Frost advisories are in effect for the Alleghenies tonight with widespread frost and freeze for locations west of I-95 Thursday night into Friday morning. More at https://t.co/5RyZgpfrqr.
#MDwx #VAwx #WVwx #DCwx
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We will be monitoring to see what this system brings.
WPC has initiated Key Messages for an impending coastal storm that will look to generate strong wind gusts, heavy rainfall, and significant coastal impacts that include coastal flooding, rip currents, and beach erosion along portions of the East Coast over the upcoming weekend.
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Making Maryland stronger and more resilient with each station! 👏
Our brand new Lisbon site, the 2nd in Howard County, is the 35th station in the network! A big thank you to the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company for hosting! It’s a great location!
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Bay Bridge wind warnings in effect. Reminder: 2-way prohibited at bridge during wind warnings. 1-877-229-7726 (BAYSPAN)
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It’s #NationalFirePreventionWeek! 🔥 We thank our fire service partners protecting Maryland communities every day. Take steps to keep your family safe: 🚨 Test smoke alarms monthly 🕯️ Never leave cooking unattended 🚪 Practice your home #FireSafety plan #WeCare #MdReady
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7:47am-Showers continue east as a cold front crosses the area. Skies will clear out quickly heading into mid to late afternoon with northwest breezes gusting up to 25 mph. Highs today in the mid 60s & low 70s. Lows tonight into the 40s with areas of frost over the Alleghenies.
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Include your kids in emergency planning! Talking through what to do helps them stay calm and act quickly in a real emergency. Find tips for family discussions at https://t.co/MsTMXeBUs8
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This 9-week interactive program emphasizes team trust, common purpose, accountability, and aligning priorities. #MdReady #MDEM #EmergencyPreparedness #Teamwork
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#PreparednessInAction 👏 Congratulations to our Hazard Mitigation Branch Manager & State Hazard Mitigation Officer, Cait Whiteleather, and Deputy State Hazard Mitigation Officer, Jesse Delph, on graduating from the Mid-Level Leadership Program with the McChrystal Group!
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Clouds will be on the increase today, with showers overspreading the area from northwest to southeast later this afternoon into this evening. A strong cold front will move through tomorrow, ushering in much cooler temperatures for the end of the week.
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