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Watch for areas of dense fog this morning, then some sun will break out today.
There’s a slight chance for sprinkles this afternoon. The breeze will be increasing and turning colder over the next few days.
A few brief showers are possible Saturday afternoon, otherwise the weekend is mostly dry.
Sunday will be even colder, with highs only in the 40s and gusts to 30 mph.
If you have a garden, protect any cold-sensitive plants with a hard freeze likely on Sunday and Monday nights.
Hogan: State commits more funds to fight violent crime in Baltimore | Maryland is committing more state funds to fight violent crime in Baltimore, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Thursday afternoon. The governor announced $45 million in initiatives, and he’s demanding legislative action on his crime-fighting legislative package that mandates tougher sentences for repeat violent offenders. Read more here.
Cherry blossoms at Fort McHenry flowering, could reach peak amid cold weekend weather | The cherry blossoms at Fort McHenry are flowering and could reach peak this weekend — just in time for some cold weather, which raises concerns. “I would strongly recommend people come out this weekend to see the cherry trees.” Read more here.
Questions arise over use of BPD policy amid man’s death after police shooting | Questions are being raised after Baltimore police officers shot a man and then didn’t follow a policy that may have resulted in getting him to a hospital sooner. Read more here.
Woman speaks after losing her husband, 2 young children and mother in Iowa tornado | A Missouri mother is still recovering after losing her husband, mother and two young children in a tornado in Iowa in early March. As she looks for strength after an unthinkable tragedy, she says support from the community has given her hope as she copes with profound loss. Read more here.
NASA’s Perseverance rover is hunting for ancient life | More than a year ago, NASA’s Perseverance rover soared through the Martian atmosphere and touched down on the Red Planet. “We closed our eyes in Florida and opened them on another planet.” Read more here.
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