Weather forecast for Western Maryland and mountains
Today western Maryland and mountain regions enjoy mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures with highs in the 30s and 40s. Tonight remains fair and cold with lows near 20. Sunday brings partial sun and warmer highs in the 40s to 50s, with light to moderate south winds.
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Maryland
Carroll
Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
Washington
Hagerstown
Westminster
Cumberland
Oakland
Grain Dust Blamed in Henderson Elevator Blast Deaths
Grain dust likely sparked by static electricity caused the Henderson elevator explosion that killed three men and injured two, with debris raining from Ellis Grain Co. structure. Fire investigators warn dust explosions are common in mills and mines, while OSHA rules on grain dust take effect in 90 days.
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Henderson
G. Rodney Raby
State Fire Marshal’s Office
Ellis Grain Co
United
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Raby
Frederick police probe string of thefts and break-ins
Frederick City Police are investigating thefts and burglaries across the city. Incidents include a bank bag stolen from Talley's Tavern, video recorders from Radio Shack, cash from the Elks Lodge, jewelry on North Market Street, items from Taney Avenue apartment, a stereo and calculators on West Patrick Street, microwaves on Littlebrook Drive, tools from Maple Avenue, and an attempted break-in at Banner School with a pried second floor door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Talley’s Tavern
East South St
Radio Shack
Frederick
Elks Lodge
Shookstown Road
North Market Street
Taney Avenue
Banner School
South Jefferson Street
Wood stove fire damages Lewistown home attic
In Lewistown a wood stove fire at 11234 Angleberger Road damaged the interior attic, with $10,000 in loss. Chief James M. Ritenour said improper stove installation near attic cross members caused the blaze, which firefighters contained in the attic. Responding units included Lewistown, Graceham, and Walkers fire and rescue.
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Lewistown
James M. Ritenour
Angleberger Rd
Scott A. Dutrow
Fire log summaries report local alarms and incidents
Fire log details 24 hour period ending 8 p m shows automatic alarms at 12 12 p m and 6 49 a m with responses by Uniteds Juniors and Citizens. A 9 23 a m house fire affected Lewistown Graceham Woodsboro and Walkersville with Thurmont Ambulance. An automobile fire at 10 11 p m and a house fire near Thurmont at 5 43 p m prompted ambulance response and firefighting teams. AMBULANCE CALLS total 15, routines 4.
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Thurmont
National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg
Angleberger Road
Lewistown
Graceham
Woodsboro
Walkersville
E. Main ST
Lottery winners reported from Maryland Pennsylvania and DC
AP wires list Friday night draws across Maryland Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia. Winning numbers include Pennsylvania Lotto 11 37 31 28 39 and 08 with 01 as the alternate, Daily Number 7 6 9, Big 4 5 8 3 2. District games Lucky Numbers 3 2 1, D C Four 7 9 3 7, D C Daily Double 36 81 and D C Lucky Lotto 69 17 25 26 28 35.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Washington
District of Columbia
D.C
High winds sweep Northwest and Rockies forecast
Gusts above 70 mph battered the Northwest and Rockies with a 78 mph report near Fort Collins Colorado. A storm warning lined Washington waters while Oregon mariners faced gale warnings. Snow and blowing snow advisories stretched from the Cascades to Wyoming as freezing rain and cold temperatures gripped the East and central U.S.
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Northwest
Rockies
Ocean Shores
Wash
Washington
Oregon
Cascades
Olympic Mountains
Siskiyou
Colorado
Wyoming
Fort Collins
Colo
Cheyenne
Wyo
Big Horn Mountains
Utah
Dakotas
Minnesota
North Dakota
Texas
New England
Virginia
Wilmington
N.C
Superior
Huron
California
Mississippi Valley
Missouri Valley
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Temperature Snapshot From 2 A.M. EST Across Regions
The report describes 2 A.M. EST temperatures nationwide with wide variation from 6 below zero in Concord New Hampshire to 63 in Corpus Christi Texas and Key West Florida. East reports list many cities with temperatures in the teens to 30s and fog or fair conditions, highlighting a broad frost and cold spell across the eastern seaboard.
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Rockies
Upper
Michigan
New England
New York State
Middle Atlantic Coast
California
Texas
Florida
Georgia
Concord
N.H
Corpus Christi Naval Air Station
Key West Naval Air Station
Fla
Atlanta
Boston
Buffalo
Charleston
S.C
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Detroit
Miami
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Portland
Maine
Washington
Typhoon Roy Weakens on Philippines Coast
Typhoon Roy weakened slightly as it struck the southern tip of the Philippines with 81 mph winds and flooded low areas. No casualties were reported. At 5 p.m. the storm was over Quezon province, southeast of Manila, while peak Bay winds reached 94 mph near landfall in Sorsogon.
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Manila
Philippines
Roy
Quezon Province
Bay
Sorsogon
Luzon
Tommy Gabuat
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George B. Delaplaine Jr
Myron W. Rendall
Marlene B. Young
George £. Rendall
Edward M. Gaydos
Edward F. Mull
Donnie Henderson
Ervin H. Hagg
Philip W. Hammond
William H. Main Jr
Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company
E. Patrick Street
P.O
Montgomery County
Maryland Ave
Rockville
News Matters
Mator
Mississippi Delta
Great Lakes
Iowa
West Coast
Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee
West Patrick Street
Littlebrook Drive
Maple Avenue
W. Patrick ST
Uniteds
Maxwell Avenue
County Thurmont
East Street
Everedy Square
The
Associated Press
Wanene
Ratte
Aes
Seerspereten
Ath
Bed Brieg Anus
Steven Wees
Ea Ebey
Fairhaven
Sykesville
Pairhaven
Uplands Hall
Judy Bernstein
Third Avenue
Tam
Slate
Sam Yu
South Frederick
Christian Spriggs
Chris Keller
Joey Connors
Gabuat
Falt House Avenue
Silver Gard
Salon
Toll House Ave
Hood College & the Hospital
New York, New York
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