From Harford County government: Harford County has been placed under a Blizzard Watch by the NWS for Friday afternoon into Saturday evening. At this time, we can expect heavy snow, winds gusts in excess of 45 mph and wind chills in the low teens. This could have a major impact on Harford County and I […]
Speed and Icy Conditions Believed to be Factors in Overnight Fatal Crash in Jarrettsville
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: On Sunday, March 8, 2015, at approximately 1:21 am, Harford County Sheriff Office deputies responded to the scene of a single vehicle crash on Old Federal Hill Road near the intersection of W. Jarrettsville Road. Information gathered at the scene indicated the driver of the 1997 Mercedes sedan was […]
Kayaker Rescues Dog After Fall Through Ice on Gunpowder River in Joppa
From the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company: Just after 8 a.m. Tuesday, the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company received a call for a dog that fallen through the ice. The fire company’s Assistant Chief 8-1 was first on scene – on the Gunpowder River behind the 600 block of Towne Center Drive in Joppa. At the scene, […]
Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Weather-Related Crash Amid Icy Conditions; Delayed Travel Urged
Icy conditions caused a bevy of accidents across Harford County Sunday morning, with at least one fatal accident reported by Maryland State Police and another fire company responding to an incident involving more than 30 vehicles. Rich Gardiner, spokesman for the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association, urged all motorists to stay off the […]
Another Wintry Mix Expected For Wednesday Morning Commute; Delay Early Travel if at All Possible
From the Maryland State Highway Administration: For the second time this week, winter weather threatens road travel during the morning hours. The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) urges motorists to closely monitor weather forecasts later today and tonight as meteorologists call for the possibility of snow and freezing rain during tomorrow morning’s commute. If you […]
Ice Storm Causes Power Outages; Harford County Government Opens Emergency Shelters
From Harford County government: Good Evening, this is Emergency Manager Rick Ayers with an update from last night’s storm. The county still has over 13,000 customers without power, especially, in the Northern Sections of Harford County. Both BG&E and Delmarva have extra crews working on the restoration effort. However, the NWS has just issued a […]
Icy Roads Developing in Harford County; Officials Recommend Extreme Caution When Driving
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Emergency Services is reporting icy on several county and state roads throughout Harford County. Officials urge motorist to exercise extreme caution when driving due to icy roads. Several accidents were reported Sunday evening in Harford County attributed to icy roads and hazardous driving conditions. Among roads […]
Harford County Schools, Government Closed Monday; State Highway Administration Prepares for Overnight Ice
From Harford County government: Harford County Sacked by Wintery Mix of Snow and Ice; Citizens urged to make preparations in the event of power outages Harford County sustained a combination of snow and ice on Sunday, December 8, 2013, which caught some by surprise. The forecast calls for a wintery mix of snow, sleet and […]
