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@capitalweather Why have early dismissal at all? Growing up in Pa, we had school tornado drills and taught how to ride out a tornado in school hallways. And given construction of bulky school buildings, students are probably safer riding out a storm in a school vs their homes.

Should D.C. area schools announce schedule changes the day before a serious severe weather threat? A number of school systems did just that on Sunday, announcing early dismissals for Monday, a move that's usually saved for the morning of the expected weather, and only then if widespread severe storms seem likely to create dangerous conditions at dismissal time. One key difference leading up to this particular severe threat was that the National Weather Service on Sunday included the D.C. region in its level 4 out of 5 severe storm risk — indicating widespread severe storms are considered likely. That set in motion a cascade of concern on social media that was warranted, but may have made the confidence level in storm severity seem higher than it was. It was the first time in more than two years the D.C. area had been placed under a level 4 risk, one that had not been issued earlier in the year than May going back at least 25 years, and that likely influenced school officials. Quoting our post-storm forecast analysis (link in replies), severe storm threats usually don't lend themselves to making decisions as far ahead of time as snowstorms: "In recent years, many school systems have trended toward calling snow delays and cancellations the day before an expected storm. In a similar fashion, several districts in the region announced early dismissals on Sunday ahead of Monday’s severe weather threat. But severe thunderstorms are often far harder to time and pinpoint than snowstorms. The exact arrival and coverage of storms can remain uncertain until the day of the event. That means decisions made too far in advance can backfire. In some cases, storms may arrive sooner than expected, raising the possibility of students being dismissed during the worst of the weather."

New Jersey’s push for affordable housing in every city divides neighbors - The Washington Post washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/03…

@NWSNewYorkNY More than an inch fell in Queens

Current radar shows light snow moving through the forecast area from west to east. 1"- 2" is expected across portions of NE NJ, the Lower Hudson Valley, and S CT, while less than an inch is expected across NYC and surrounding metro area as well as Long Island.

NY snowball fight leads to avalanche of political blame after officer injuries - The Washington Post washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/02…

Despite 20 inches of snow and still snowing, main streets in NYC already down to black top.

@MyRadarWX @MatthewCappucci For NYC, you are basically suggesting NWS Upton forecast is going to bust by 50 percent!!!

INCREASED TOTALS in the Mid-Atlantic! Here's the latest forecast from @MatthewCappucci. We've now added a 7 to 10 inch zone in northwest Maryland, including the Potomac Highlands, and the I-81 corridor of south central Pennsylvania near Chambersburg and Greencastle. This is where we think a band of "deformation," or stretching at the mid-levels of the atmosphere, may New Jersey gang – boom potential if we get a "pivot point" of sorts with this system. (An inverted trough, or extra strip of low pressure, might form on the backside, helping banding to linger over the area for longer as the storm pivots.) I'm going with 10 to 15 inches from Asbury Park to Little Egg Harbor, but we can't rule out the very low chance that an isolated location sees up to 20 inches. For New York City, 7 to 10 inches. A foot plus east on Long Island. For Washington D.C., 5 inches give or take. Baltimore, probably closer to 6 inches. We'll also see some enhancement on the western slopes of the Alleghenies due to "upslope flow", or air being forced up the mountains.

@MyRadarWX @MatthewCappucci 7 to 10 seems too low for NYC

The Banner announces coverage of Washington sports buff.ly/kNDw871

She bounced a $25 check in 2014. ICE tried to deport her. "Hughes-Brown, a lawful permanent resident of the United States since she was a child, would go on to spend 143 days — nearly five months — in detention" by @jslaternyc wapo.st/4aK3iC4

NYC’s small landlords say they won’t survive Mamdani plan to freeze rent - The Washington Post w/⁦@gayalgupta⁩ washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/02…

A non-journalist friend asked me — is losing 300 people from a newsroom a lot? I pointed out there are about 200 journalists at the Philadelphia Inquirer and about 100 at the Baltimore Banner. Imagine losing both those publications in a day.

The great ⁦@martyweilwapost⁩ is leaving The Post after 60 years. Here’s his speech on the occasion of his 50th

NOW: Trader Joe's EMPTIED OUT ahead of Snow Storm in Chelsea NYC A cashier at the store said conditions were expected to worsen Saturday with demand. The employee noted that Saturday’s delivery would be the final truck before the weather arrives, with no additional shipments expected Sunday due to the forecast. Video by Kevin RC Wilson @FreedomNTV Desk@freedomnews.tv to license

@pwoodreporter @justin_fenton I see part of the answer here. But still could be kind of close for D’s in an off-year election. x.com/jnewt_maps/sta…

@pwoodreporter @justin_fenton Is the proposed 3rd supposed to be a D seat? It looks like it could easily go R, especially in an off-year election? (But maybe I am just having flashbacks to Bob Ehrlich’s elections)

UPDATE: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's redistricting commission is recommending a map that significantly redraws the 1st Congressional District, currently repped Republican Andy Harris. Read more: thebanner.com/politics-power…

BREAKING: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will shut down. It's last issue will be May 3. This comes after years of turmoil in the newsroom, and striking workers returning to work after 3-years on the picket line, though many strikebreakers worked throughout.

NEW: A large crowd chases law enforcement out of Columbia Heights neighborhood in Washington, D.C. Dozens boo and chant "ICE go home" until they return to their vehicles and leave the area. The crowd cheers and celebrate once law enforcement leaves. @NBCNews

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6:18pm: A new Flash Flood Warning, as the extreme rainfall drifts to the east, in east-central Montgomery, northern PG and northern Anne Arundel counties. Includes Bowie MD, Crofton MD and Fairland MD. #cwgalert

@RickRitterWJZ @wjz I live in Federal Hill, and it seemed to me like yes it was a tornado. For 20 seconds the (brick) house shook and I started running to basement. But then it subsided, and I looked outside and a tree was down. But guess we have to wait for NWS to say definetly.

❗️From Dundalk, to Canton, to Federal Hill - many are wondering whether a tornado touched down in Baltimore Friday night.. We're live at 11 on @wjz with a look at the damage & aftermath, as thousands are still without power..