Charles County is prone to severe weather, such as hurricanes, extreme heat, thunderstorms, and tornadoes. The Department of Emergency Services and the Town of La Plata would like to inform residents that the tornado sirens will now activate if there is a tornado warning issued for Charles County by the National Weather Service or...
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903 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 – The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southern Anne Arundel, St. Mary’s, Calvert, Southern Prince Georges County, Charles County * Until 945 PM EDT. * At 902 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Quantico...
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NAS Patuxent River has authorized a staggered departure by zone March 16, 2026 due to forecasted inclement weather. NAS Patuxent River will institute an operating status of Restricted Access for All but Mission Essential Personnel from 2 p.m. Monday March 16, 2026 to 12 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026 due to forecasted weather conditions....
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Ahead of tomorrow’s severe weather risk and updated outlook, many school districts are opting to smartly close early! While timing and changes will occur, Monday Morning will have rain and showers move through the region. Late Morning to Early Afternoon – A few isolated storms could develop ahead of the main front. The main...
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UPDATE 3/15/2026: The National Weather Service has upgraded our severe potential outlook again, we are now at Level 4 of 5 as Severe Storms are going to be moving into our area along with the cold front. Morning (7–11 AM): Periods of rain and showers move through the region. This activity will be important because...
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Deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Lexington Park man on Sunday, March 1, 2026, following a traffic stop that led to the recovery of suspected heroin, drug paraphernalia, and cash. While operating on Great Mills Road, deputies observed a vehicle fail to stop properly at a traffic light and initiated...
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UPDATE 2/22/2026 @ 6:45 A.M.: The National Weather Service has upgraded our winter storm watch to a Winter Storm Warning in effect from today, to Monday morning, for Portions of north central, northeast, and southern Maryland WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Locally higher amounts up to 14 inches are...
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St. Mary’s County – All Schools and Offices are CLOSED on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – Code 3 for staff. No employees should report to work. Administrative leave will be provided for twelve-month employees. Operations Prince George’s County – Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – Thursday, January 29, 2026 | CODE YELLOW | Schools are closed. All...
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There is a Winter Storm Warning currently in effect for St. Mary’s County, Maryland through 4 a.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026. Sleet and freezing rain are expected to continue through Sunday night, creating slippery and hazardous road conditions, with the potential for significant icing and dangerously cold wind chills continuing into the week....
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ST. MARY’S COUNTY – All St. Mary’s County Public Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, with a Code 3 for employees. No employees should report to work. Administrative leave will be provided for twelve-month employees. Operations and Maintenance Emergency personnel will follow the established protocol. Thank you and stay safe. CALVERT COUNTY...
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Winter Storm Watch in Effect – WHAT…Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain possible. There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over 10 inches possible. Ice accumulation is also possible. WHERE…DC, and portions of central, northeast, northern, Southern Maryland, and Central and Northern Virginia. WHEN…From Saturday evening...
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Hurricane Erin (2025) – Summary & Forecast: While direct impacts are unlikely, rough seas and rip currents are likely to the East Coast. Current Status & Forecast Evolution Rapid Intensification: Hurricane Erin began as Tropical Storm Erin on August 11, strengthened swiftly, and became the first major hurricane (Category 5) of the 2025 Atlantic...
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John Kelly, the founder and administrator of the popular Mid-Atlantic Severe Weather Alert Facebook page, suddenly passed away on August 5, 2025, at the age of 50. His partner, Jennifer Kelly, announced his death in a heartfelt social media post, noting the loss was unexpected and that he had no life insurance. For years,...
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 8:00 PM EDT this evening for: District of Columbia – The entire District is under the watch. Maryland – Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Carroll, Frederick, Washington, Cecil, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Harford. Along with 22 Counties in Virginia This Hazardous Weather Outlook...
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The National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a Flood Watch, a Heat Advisory, and Hazardous Weather Outlook for Southern Maryland, including St. Mary’s, Calvert, Charles Counties. The Flood Watch is in effect from 2:00 PM EDT this afternoon, Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, through this evening. IMPACTS can include – Excessive runoff may...
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UPDATE 6/19/2025 @ 4:36 P.M.: A severe thunderstorm was located over Quantico, moving east at 50 mph. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been placed for Charles, Northern St. Mary’s, Northern Calvert, Southern Prince Georges, and southern Anne Arundel Counties until 5:30 p.m. IMPACT…Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall. This...
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Due to forecasted high temperatures for Wednesday, June 18, through Thursday, June 19, the Department of Public Safety has issued an animal safety alert. During this period, animal owners or custodians are required to provide appropriate protection from the weather, including adequate shelter, water, space and access to shade. Pay special attention to animals...
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Forecasters within NOAA’s National Weather Service predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 30% chance of a near-normal season, a 60% chance of an above-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal...
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NAS Patuxent River will participate in an annual hurricane preparedness and recovery exercise April 21-May 2, 2025. HURRICANE EXERCISE/CITADEL GALE (HURREX/CG) 2025 is an annual hurricane preparedness/ disaster response and recovery exercise conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). All Navy regions and installations on the eastern...
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025 – Schools Closed for the following: ST. MARY’S COUNTY: Code 3 for staff – All Schools and Offices are CLOSED on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Code 3 for staff. No employees should report to work. Administrative leave will be provided for twelve-month employees. Operations and Maintenance Emergency personnel will follow...
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In light of severe cold temperatures and weather forecasted in Calvert County, the Department of Public Safety has issued an animal safety alert effective Tuesday, Feb. 11 and Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. During this period, animal owners or custodians are required to provide the following actions to protect their pets and livestock: Dogs and cats...
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ST. MARY’S COUNTY: February 11, 2025 – School Day begins on time with 2-Hour Early Dismissal Tuesday, February 11, 2025: All schools begin the day on time and will be dismissed 2 hours early due to the predicted snowstorm arriving in the afternoon. Staff: All 10-11 month employees may conclude their day 30 minutes...
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District of Columbia-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St.Marys-Calvert-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-King George-Northwest Prince William-Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY. WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 to 8 inches. WHERE…The District of Columbia, central and southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia. WHEN…From 1...
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ST. MARY’S COUNTY: Due to high winds, blowing snow, and continued freezing, all SMCPS Schools will have a delayed opening of two hours on Friday, January 10, 2025. Code 5 for staff. Ten and eleven-month employees report to work two hours late. Twelve-month employees and food service workers are to report to work on...
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UPDATE 1/5/2025: Estimates for total snow accumulation have now increased! St. Mary’s County is now anticipated to get 8-12” of snowfall, with the potential for 13” Snowfall will begin tonight (Sunday 1/5/2025) around 9:00 PM and continue through the early hours Tuesday (1/7/2025) morning. Winter Storm Warning beginning at 6:00 PM tonight (1/5/2025) and...
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