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Colder weather has arrived in Maryland

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3 months ago

October 16, 2025

Colder temperatures are settling into Maryland behind Wednesday’s cold front. Plan on an even colder morning Friday, ahead of a gradual warming trend and an eventual chance of rain across the Mid-Atlantic this weekend.

Thursday morning is one of the coldest of the season in Maryland

Temperatures range from the upper 30s and lower 40s across portions of Washington, Frederick and Carroll Counties, to mid and upper 40s in Baltimore over to the eastern shore out the door this morning. A breeze will make it feel 5° to 10° colder than what the thermometer says. You’ll want an extra layer this morning.

Plan on a mostly clear sky and brisk wind through the morning commute. Temperatures warm into the low and mid-50s by noon; peaking in the upper 50s and lower 60s with lots of sunshine this afternoon.

Winds will gust 20 to 30 MPH through late afternoon.

Friday morning will be cold, frosty in parts of central Maryland

Temperatures plummet after sunset Thursday. The temperatures will be in the 40s in Baltimore before midnight and even colder farther outlying.

A clear sky, light wind, chilly air mass and dry air will allow temperatures to become quite cold by early Friday morning. It’ll bottom-out in the upper 30s and lower 40s across the Baltimore metro by 7 a.m. Temperatures in the low to mid 30s are expected across portions of Howard, Frederick, Carroll, northern Baltimore, Harford, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Caroline Counties early Friday.

A Frost Advisory goes into effect at 2 a.m. tonight, from Carroll County on westward. This advisory may be expanded. A Freeze Warning may be issued west of Baltimore. Gardeners, cover or move in sensitive plants. Even if you do not see frost, temperatures will be cold enough to ‘burn’ the most sensitive plants.

Friday afternoons remains cool, with temperatures in the 60s. A gradual warming trend carries us into the weekend.

Rain is possible across the Baltimore Metro late this weekend

Another front swings through late Sunday, into Monday.

Most of the weekend will be dry, with cool mornings and pleasant afternoons. In fact, temperatures warm into the mid-70s in Baltimore on Sunday afternoon. A chance of rain enters the picture Sunday evening.

The chance of wet weather peaks Sunday night, into early Monday morning. While not a drought buster, central Maryland will take any rain at this point. Wet weather exits the region from west, to east, early Monday. Another round of cooler weather arrives as sunshine returns.

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Arrest made after $40K worth of HVAC units stolen in Maryland, over 10 businesses impacted

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23 hours ago

January 9, 2026

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Arrest made after K worth of HVAC units stolen in Maryland, over 10 businesses impacted

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A Maryland man has been arrested in connection with a string of thefts targeting heating and air conditioning units that impacted more than 10 businesses across the region, authorities said.

On Dec. 31, 2025, detectives with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, working alongside investigators from the Prince George’s County Police Department, took Thomas Guinyard, 30, of Hyattsville, into custody.

Charles County deputies said Guinyard has several active arrest warrants tied to the theft of heat pumps and air conditioning units valued at more than $40,000.

Authorities said the thefts caused widespread disruption to local businesses, with investigators confirming that more than 10 were affected.

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When deputies tried to approach him, Guinyard allegedly ran away but was apprehended without further incident, according to the sheriff’s office. During the arrest, deputies said they learned the vehicle Guinyard was driving had been reported stolen.

Guinyard faces a charge of theft and destruction of property. He is being held without bond at the Charles County Detention Center.

Investigators continue to review the case to figure out whether more charges or related thefts may be connected to Guinyard, the sheriff’s office said.

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Md. Gov. Moore touts public safety funding increase, even with crime continuing to drop – WTOP News

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January 9, 2026

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Md. Gov. Moore touts public safety funding increase, even with crime continuing to drop – WTOP News

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore noted the continuing decrease in crime across the state and shared a proposal to spend $124.1 million on public safety in the next fiscal year budget.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks alongside Prince George’s County
Executive Aisha Braveboy and Police Chief George Nader(WTOP/John Domen)

Maryland lawmakers return to Annapolis next week, and plugging a roughly $1 billion budget hole will be one of many items on their agenda as the 2026 session gets underway.

This week, Gov. Wes Moore has been touting parts of the budget he’ll be unveiling, to go with legislation he intends to champion in Annapolis.

On Thursday, he stood in front of a huge gathering of police, federal law enforcement and prosecutors at the Maryland State Police Barracks in College Park to talk about the continuing decrease in crime and share a proposal to spend $124.1 million on public safety in the next budget.

“That is the highest level of funding in our state’s history, and a $2.3 million increase over last year’s budget,” Moore said. “These are real resources for local police departments all throughout the state of Maryland.”

He said the funding will support overtime patrolling and new equipment that “officers need to make sure they are doing their job safely and that they can get home to their families.”

Moore also took issue with the premise, often posed to Democrats, that you have to choose between siding with law enforcement or siding with “the community,” arguing that he does both “unapologetically.” He also promised that his plan for public safety is both urgent and strategic.

“This is backed by data and built on three core pillars,” Moore said. “Provide the resources and the support that law enforcement needs; build stronger, more vibrant communities that leave no one behind; and coordinate all aspects of government and community to make sure that our streets are safer.”

As he enters the final year of his term, Moore highlighted a 25% reduction in homicides around the state, to a number he said is the lowest in 40 years. He also touted a 50% violent crime reduction and a sharp drop in non-fatal shootings.

“This is not trends or vibes. It happens because we made smart investments, and it happened because we chose to do something really unique — work together,” Moore said. “We are standing here coordinated, bipartisan, nonpartisan, knowing that community safety does not have a partisan bend and protecting our neighbors does not have a political affiliation.”

At the same time, Moore said he wasn’t taking a victory lap about the heartening trends in crime just yet.

“We are making progress, yes, but we will not rest until everybody and all of our communities feel safe,” he said. “Too often, false choices will dominate the public safety debate. Do we want to hold criminals accountable, or do we want to focus on rehabilitation? We’re told to pick a side without understanding that’s not how people live.”

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