Severe thunderstorms can be life-threatening, but not all severe storms are the same. Hazardous conditions range from tornadoes, large hail storms, and widespread straight-line winds…
Posts published in “Weather”
Heat Advisory in Effect for Saturday July 16th
By The Citizen on July 16, 2021
A Heat Advisory Alert in effect from noon to 8pm on Saturday July 16th. Heat index values up to 107 expected, in Calvert, Prince Georges,…
Heat Advisory in Effect for Saturday, July 17, 2021
By The Citizen on July 16, 2021
A Heat Advisory Alert in effect from noon to 8pm on Saturday July 17th. Heat index values up to 107 expected, in Calvert, Prince Georges,…
Using a Generator Safely During a Power Outage
By The Citizen on July 8, 2021
Using alternative sources of power, such as a generator, can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to build up in a home and poison the people and…
St. Mary’s County Has Declared a State of Emergency in Advance of Tropical Storm Elsa
By The Citizen on July 8, 2021
Due to the potential effects of Tropical Storm Elsa, St. Mary’s County Commissioner President James R. Guy has declared a local State of Emergency effective…
Flash Flood Watch Issued, Self Service Sandbags Available for St. Mary’s County Citizens
By The Citizen on July 7, 2021
St. Mary’s County will offer self-service sandbags Thursday, July 8, 2021, for citizens wishing to prepare. Sandbags will be available Thursday, July 8, from 9:30…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Activated for Southern Maryland Until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 1, 2021
By The Citizen on July 1, 2021
The National Weather Service has posted a Severe Thunderstorm watch as of 12:40 p.m., on Thursday, July 1, 2021, until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July…
NAS Patuxent River Updates Health Protection Condition Alpha, Expands Base Access and Programs
By The Citizen on June 29, 2021
Naval Air Station announced June 25 that the installation is now in Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Alpha. Commanders and public health personnel use HPCON levels…
Southern Maryland Weather Alert for June 10, 2021
By The Citizen on June 10, 2021
Because of the slow motion and ample moisture in the atmosphere, storms may drop 2 to 4 inches of rain in a short period of…
National Weather Service Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Watch for Southern Maryland
By The Citizen on June 4, 2021
On Friday, June 4, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., the National Weather service issued the following weather updates. Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9:00 p.m. for CALVERT,…
Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins June 1, 2021
By The Citizen on May 30, 2021
This year’s Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, 2021, and goes through Nov. 30, 2021. Being aware and being prepared can make a significant difference…
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Effect for St. Mary’s and Calvert County
By The Citizen on April 21, 2021
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northwestern St. Mary’s County, and Central Charles County until 1:30 p.m. At 12:43 p.m.,…
NAS Patuxent River Operating Under Two-Hour Delayed Arrival Thursday, February 18, 2021, Due to Weather
By The Citizen on February 18, 2021
NAS Patuxent River is open on a 2-hour delayed arrival schedule for Thursday, February 18, 2021 due to inclement weather. Critical personnel must report to…
Ice Storm Warning Issued for St. Mary’s County, Residents Urged to Prepare
By The Citizen on February 13, 2021
The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning for St. Mary’s County from 1 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, to 7 a.m. Sunday,…
NAS Patuxent River Operating Under Two-Hour Delayed Arrival on Friday, February 12, 2021, Due to Inclement Weather
By The Citizen on February 12, 2021
Critical personnel must report to work as previously scheduled. Civil service employees designated as non-critical who choose to report to work will be granted admin…