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Founder of Mid-Atlantic Severe Weather Alert Facebook Page Suddenly Passes At Age 50
By The Citizen on August 12, 2025
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…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Warning and Flash Flood Watch in Effect for Maryland
By The Citizen on July 31, 2025
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…
High Heat, Chance of Severe Storms and Flood Watch for Southern Maryland
By The Citizen on July 8, 2025
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,…
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Charles, Calvert and Norhtern St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on June 19, 2025
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…
Public Safety Issues Animal Safety Alert Due to Forecasted Weather, Heat
By The Citizen on June 19, 2025
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…
NAS Patuxent River to Participate in Navy Hurricane Preparedness/Disaster Response Exercise
By The Citizen on April 21, 2025
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…
Southern Maryland Schools Closed on Wednesday, February 15, 2025 Due to Weather
By The Citizen on February 11, 2025
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 – Schools Closed for the following: ST. MARY’S COUNTY: Code 3 for staff – All Schools and Offices are CLOSED on…
School Weather Updates – Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert Have Early Dismissal on Tuesday, February 11, 2025
By The Citizen on February 10, 2025
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…
Maryland Under Winter Storm Warning as Predictions Estimate 4 to 8 Inches of Snow
By The Citizen on February 10, 2025
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…
St. Mary’s, Calvert and Charles County Weather and Public School Updates for Friday, January 10th, 2025
By The Citizen on January 9, 2025
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,…
UPDATE: Snowfall Estimates Increase for Maryland’s Incoming Winter Storm: The Latest to Know
By The Citizen on January 5, 2025
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…
Winter Storm Incoming for Maryland: The Latest to Know
By The Citizen on January 4, 2025
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for most of Maryland starting Sunday evening into Tuesday morning. Latest National Weather Service Forecasts below 1/4/2024 @…
Plan Ahead, Prepare Early: Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins June 1, 2024 Through November 30th
By The Citizen on May 3, 2024
St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Emergency Services (DES) urges community members to be prepared for the next Atlantic hurricane season, which starts on June…
St. Mary’s, Charles, Calvert, Prince George’s and Anne Arundel School Status – for Friday, Jan.19th, 2024
By The Citizen on January 18, 2024
UPDATE 1/19/2024: Charles County is operating with a two-hour delay on Friday, January 19, 2024. We will continue to monitor weather conditions. Code 2 for…