From Harford County government: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently announced its hurricane season forecast for the remainder of 2013. The NOAA predicts six to nine hurricanes during the peak hurricane season which begins in mid-August and runs through mid-October. “Hurricane season is upon us,” said Harford County Emergency Manager Rick Ayers. “It […]
Harford County Urged to Prepare for “Severe Weather Event” Thursday
From the Harford County Department of Emergency Services: (Bel Air, MD) – – The Harford County Department of Emergency Services urges Harford County residents to prepare for a squall line of thunderstorms with heavy rain, lightning, hail, high winds, and higher tides as a result of a fast moving and severe weather event approaching the […]
Heavy Rains May Cause Flooding in Harford County; Citizens Urged to Remain Vigilant
Weather Update Good Morning, this is Emergency Manager Rick Ayers with a weather update. The county has already recieved approximately 1 1/2 inches of rain overnight. The remenants of Tropical Storm Andrea will start to impact the county early this afternoon and evening; therefore, an additional 2 to 4 inches of rain are possible. The […]
Harford County Under Winter Weather Warning; Heavy Snow, Gusting Winds and Hazardous Driving Conditions Expected
WINTER WEATHER WARNING From Harford County government: Good Evening, this is Emergency Manager Rick Ayers with a winter weather message. Harford County has been placed under a Winter Weather Warning. The heaviest snow will occur during the daylight hours Wednesday and we should expect 4 to 6 inches of heavy wet snow. The winds will […]
“Capt’n” Jim McMahan’s Coffee Talk, March 4: Snow Storm Headed Toward Harford County; Daylight Saving Time on Sunday
From Harford County Council District C Councilman Jim McMahan: NEWS (special edition) WINTER STORM MODE (1919 Hrs) Good evening everyone! The forecasters are still discussing outcomes of this storm that will effect the entire area starting Tuesday night. The Foots Forecast Winter Stormcast Team will be out with a statement later tonight with a more […]
State Highway Administration Warns Motorists to Prepare for Difficult Thursday Afternoon Commute
From the State Highway Administration: Crews Tracking Southern Storm that May Affect Central and Southern Maryland Thursday Afternoon While the forecast for tomorrow is still uncertain, Maryland may see snow by the Thursday afternoon drive time, particularly in areas to the south. During the next 24 hours, Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) crews are preparing […]
Richard Ayers Named January Harford County Government Employee of the Month
From Harford County government: Richard A. Ayers, Emergency Manager for the Harford County Division of Emergency Operations, has been named “Employee of the Month” for January 2013. Ayers has served with the Division of Emergency Operations (EOC) for more than 28 years. Mr. Ayers was nominated for this prestigious award by Aaron Tomarchio, Chief of […]
State Highway Administration Gearing Up for Another Winter Storm Saturday
From the Maryland State Highway Administration: Motorists Urged to Delay Travel if Possible Until Roads have been Cleared Across the State, Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) crews are preparing for another round of winter weather this weekend as forecasters call for snow starting after midnight tonight, with several inches of accumulation possible Saturday in parts […]
