Hurricane Season in Maryland
Hurricane season is heating up with three named storms in the last week, Ana, Bill and Claudette. Hurricane season began June 1 and ends November 30 in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricanes are very dangerous and destructive, so you need to pay attention and be prepared. Maryland has been hit by several very destructive hurricanes or their remnants. Isabel in 2003 and Agnes in 1972 quickly come to mind. The photo above, taken by my father, Sun photographer Walter McCardell after Agnes blew through in June 1972, shows cars and debris scattered along Main Street in Ellicott City. These storms can leave permanent scars on people and the environment.
These photos show the power of nature.
I have several links below. You can stay up to date with weather events in Maryland at Frank Roylance's weather blog and at the other links below.
The National Weather Service's National Hurricane Center
Hurricane history for the Baltimore and Washington region
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