Friday, September 27, Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, 2024: The weather today will be showers likely in the morning, then showers, with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Patchy fog. Breezy, with highs in the upper 60s. East winds of around 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph, increasing to 45 mph in the afternoon. The chance of rain is 90%. Saturday will be partly sunny, with highs in the mid-70s. Southeast winds of around 5 to 10 mph. Sunday will be numerous showers, with highs in the upper 60s and a low of 57. The chance of rain is 70%.
Ahead of Hurricane Helene, the drought conditions map for Maryland has been updated.
Hurricane Helene made landfall along the Florida Panhandle last (Thursday) evening. After landfall, the official track has Helene moving N and then NW up through Georgia/Alabama and moving into the southern Appalachian region through early Friday. The forecasts then have the quickly dissipating system then banking westward into the Tennessee and central/lower Ohio River Valleys over the weekend.
A weak remnant low may then track eastward over the Mid Atlantic late Sunday into Monday. Rainfall chances from the remnants of Helene are minimal to light, at this point, with isolated instances of 1-2 inches in Western and Central MD midday to later Friday. Some lingering unsettled weather is expected into Monday.
As of September 26, fall foliage in Annapolis is slow to emerge due to summer droughts, with leaves turning yellow and brown. Western Maryland is at a quiet mid-point, with falling leaves providing habitat for wildlife. The Eastern Shore near Assateague Island shows minimal color change, with some dogwoods, sweetgums, and maples starting to shift. For fall activities, see this week’s Recreational Spotlight!
The final report for the Deep Creek Lake Arrowhead Cove Pilot Dredging Project is now available online. This $2.2 million initiative tackled sediment accumulation over 23.5 acres to balance environmental needs with recreation and local priorities, setting a model for the future preservation of Maryland’s largest freshwater lake.
The Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area, a program of the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce the 2024 Autumn Glory Fall Foliage Tours. Sponsored by Team One GMC, the tours showcase scenic routes with breathtaking fall foliage and heritage sites. This year, two new routes are available: the Southern tour, featuring Fort Alice and Mountain Lake Park, and the Northern tour, highlighting the Historic National Road and Grantsville.
Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has been named a top performer in the 2024 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Study by Vizient, Inc., ranking ninth among 28 community hospitals for excellence in high-quality care.
Unfortunately, today’s Deep Creek Farmers Market is canceled due to the wind advisory. However, Omar from Wild Ember Bread has kindly offered his bakery’s covered porch at 2150 Friendsville Rd for vendors to set up from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. 🌬️🍞
Visit the Mt. Fresh Farmers Market this Saturday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for fresh, locally sourced produce and artisanal goods—a true celebration of farm-to-table living!
Celebrate Fall Fest at Sang Run State Park this Saturday! Enjoy food from the gardens, warm drinks, apple butter making, fresh cider pressing, and fall crafts. Hay rides will also tour the property. It’s the perfect autumn day!
The Grantsville Rotary Club’s Cash Bingo fundraiser will be held on Saturday, at the Grantsville American Legion, 108 Miller St. Doors open at 12:00 PM, with games starting at 1:00 PM. Proceeds support community projects.
The Latin Ballet of Virginia will perform at Garrett College’s Performing Arts Center this Saturday at 7:00 PM. Founded in 1997, LBV is Central Virginia’s leading Hispanic dance company, offering multicultural performances and dance education across Virginia and beyond.
Get ready for an exciting Team Bingo Sunday at Mountain State Brewing, kicking off at 1:00 PM!
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