Maryland is moving into full urgent response mode as a major winter storm approaches this weekend.
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DELMARVA - Chief Meteorologist Mike Lichniak is calling for a significant weather event this weekend as a winter storm approaches the peninsula.
Town and city crews across Sussex County are ramping up preparations for a weekend winter storm that could bring a mix of snow, sleet and ice, with officials urging people to finalize supplies, limit travel once conditions deteriorate and keep roads clear for plows.
Governor Abigail Spanberger has declared a State of Emergency as a winter storm is expected to impact much of the Commonwealth from Saturday through Monday morning.
State and local road crews are preparing ahead of a round of wintry weather expected to move into Maryland’s Eastern Shore this weekend, with officials urging drivers to slow down, avoid unnecessary trips and give snowplows plenty of space.
Flooding topped the agenda as nine Delmarva mayors gathered Wednesday for a regional forum hosted by the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, with leaders from coastal towns describing an urgent push for funding and engineering help before the next big storm.
Coastal communities are preparing for a large storm expected to bring soaking rain, strong onshore winds and coastal flooding beginning late Saturday and peaking Sunday, according to town officials.
The Town of Denton is experiencing multiple disruptions as ongoing power outages plague the Caroline County community Thursday during bitter cold conditions.
One of the only two airports offering direct flights to and from Salisbury Airport has begun cancelling numerous flights as a significant winter storm barrels across the southern United States Friday.
Accomack County declared a state of emergency Sunday afternoon, and Chincoteague is calling for voluntary evacuations ahead of an impending nor'easter.