Montgomery County is currently under a tornado watch issued by the National Weather Service until 7 p.m. The pending flash floods from Hurricane Ida are expected to be so severe that Montgomery County Public Schools closed early on Wednesday. Many private schools in the area have followed suit.
Montgomery College also announced it is closing early, but remote and online classes are proceeding:
MC ALERT:All @montgomerycoll in-person classes and activities for Wednesday September 1st effective 1:30PM are cancelled. Remote or online classes are to proceed. Check email.
— MC Dual Enrollment (@DualEnroll_MC) September 1, 2021
Note: The updates mentioned in this post are not comprehensive. We will update this post as more information becomes available. (This post was last updated at 3 p.m. on Sept. 1.)
Updates from State of Maryland:
The State of Maryland is offering liberal leave from 1 p.m. Wednesday until 6 a.m. Thursday due to the conditions:
The State of Maryland has declared liberal leave statewide beginning at 1 pm and lasting through 6 am tomorrow due to the potential for severe weather.
More info here: https://t.co/ZTrciVKgcK
— Kata H. Burke (@katadhall) September 1, 2021
Updates from Montgomery County:
Mid-County Community Recreation Center is closed because it will serve as a reception place for residents of the two Rockville apartment buildings that we affected by flooding.
🆕 The Mid-County Recreation Center in Silver Spring has been designated a reception center for residents displaced by flooding today. @RedCross and @MoCoDHHS are on site to assist. Read the news release here 📰 ➡️ https://t.co/NRXanmb61b pic.twitter.com/8j7gNrntdl
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) September 1, 2021
Montgomery College Rockville’s vaccination and COVID-19 testing site closed early:
The COVID-19 testing/vaccination site at Montgomery College-Rockville is closed as of 2:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 1) due to weather conditions. @MontgomeryCoMD @311MC311 pic.twitter.com/m91a2Nz4zn
— Montgomery County DHHS (@MoCoDHHS) September 1, 2021
Noyes Library in Kensington is closed because of a facilities issue:
From @MCPL_Libraries: The Noyes Library is closed today due to a facilities issue (Sept. 1)
For branch information: https://t.co/eCkERPiI0N pic.twitter.com/XvKoyzK24R— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) September 1, 2021
Montgomery Parks announced Brookside Nature Center is closed for renovations
Brookside Nature Center, Montgomery Parks' building closes today for renovations.
But, staff will be around this fall and winter with fun, exciting programs at its outdoor nature spaces and on the trails.
Learn more about the renovations: https://t.co/DynP3RKhzY. pic.twitter.com/d5vp1vjjwr
— Montgomery Parks (@MontgomeryParks) September 1, 2021
Updates from City of Rockville:
Senior centers are closing:
The Rockville Senior Center and Croydon Creek Nature Center will be closing at 2 pm today (9/1) due to the weather.
— City of Rockville (@Rockville411) September 1, 2021
The city urges residents to move recycling and trash cans from the curb:
With heavy rain forecast for this afternoon, city streets could quickly become rivers. If today is your collection day, move recycling and trash carts from the curb as soon as you can. Not at home? Ask a neighbor to secure it for you. Be safe, Rockville! https://t.co/XLddHNRqOR pic.twitter.com/nmsJD1dOMo
— City of Rockville (@Rockville411) September 1, 2021
Updates from City of Takoma Park:
The City of Takoma Park tweeted directions on how to receive alerts from the city:
#TKPK remnants of Ida are on the way! Are you signed up for Takoma Park Alerts?
During storms accurate information is vital – Sign up Today!
https://t.co/oHVI6YZGWm https://t.co/rLTxxqjXGL pic.twitter.com/viliSg3KJL— TakomaParkMD (@TakomaParkMD) August 31, 2021
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Roads Closed:
These road closure tweets are posted from newest to oldest, so some of this information could have changed.
Happening Now: Twinbrook Parkway between Veirs Mill and Halpine is closed. @MCDOTNow Storm Operations Center (SOC) continues to monitor the weather forecast. pic.twitter.com/0pjrCyfldH
— MCDOT (@MCDOTNow) September 1, 2021
The 1200 block of Kirklynn Avenue is closed due to wires down. Pepco is en route. pic.twitter.com/W5EPMA2HPS
— Takoma Park Police (@TakomaParkPD) September 1, 2021
Beach Dr @ Connecticut Ave, 10am.
This road is already closed, but if you find conditions like this elsewhere, turn around don’t drown. Trying to drive through puts your life and the lives of first responders at risk. Cars can start floating in as little as 6 inches of water. pic.twitter.com/jTcwZMtwgX
— Park Police MC (@ParkPolice) September 1, 2021
Rec Alert: Mid-County Community Recreation Center is closed for the day. The Center is a reception center for residents, from two Rockville apartment buildings, who were affected by flooding. pic.twitter.com/xycaAGM4sD
— Montgomery County Recreation (@MoCoRec) September 1, 2021
UPDATE (Wednesday, September 1, 8:45 am)
Due to rain showers, Black Hill Boats is closed today.
And, all natural surface trails are closed: https://t.co/OGpwm1lBVG. pic.twitter.com/TmGrt7AE2d
— Montgomery Parks (@MontgomeryParks) September 1, 2021
UPDATE (Wednesday, September 1, 9:16 am)
South Germantown Driving Range will be closed today due to inclement weather. pic.twitter.com/Rxv39xO300
— Montgomery Parks (@MontgomeryParks) September 1, 2021
The intersection of Bradley Blvd. and Seven Locks Rd. is closed due to flooding activity. The intersection of Kentsdale Dr. and Bradley Blvd. is also closed because of flooding activity. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays. #mcpnews pic.twitter.com/HeS57WjiJ2
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) September 1, 2021
Update: Eastbound Falls Road at Great Falls Road is now open. Westlake Drive at Turkerman Lane is closed due to flooding activity.
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) September 1, 2021
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