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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is an area that I wish the state would make the decision. For events related to hurricanes, tornadoes, derechos and the like, the state should make the call as they are the ones who will have to deal with the aftermath of it all. [/quote]

Could the governor call a preemptive state of emergency? That could make it easier for schools to justify being cautious and closing/closing early.[/quote]

You need to get your anxiety under control. What do you do when there are thunderstorms every couple of weeks in the spring and summer?[/quote]

These really aren't normal thunderstorm predictions.

-Widespread severe storms are anticipated on Monday across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic States. 
-Tornadoes, some strong, and particularly damaging winds are most likely from parts of South Carolina to Maryland during the afternoon.

There are explanations to why the forecast of severe weather is so high. The question is what is safest for students and all staff tomorrow.

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The safest thing would be keeping the kids and staff at the school overnight until the storm passes.  Schools will take the hit of a tornado better than a house or some apartments.

That being said, the issue isn't what is safest, it is what is most appropriate.

The risks tomorrow are very similar to other spring/summer thunderstorms. What's unique is that they're able to forecast those predictions earlier than the past.  And that they're reporting things that wouldn't have been reported before.[/quote]

If teachers are stuck at schools with students into the evening tomorrow, I don’t want to hear another word about making up missed days in June. Not a single word.  We as a society put way to much on teachers.[/quote]

teachers won't be stuck at school into evening. If the storm is really,  MCPS will definitely call an early dismissal.  
The last dismissal is late elementary schools at 1:20. Teachers and students can be home by 2 or 2:30.

If someone is really concerned,  just keep your kids at home. It will be too crazy to announce a school closure right now.
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