"Mid-Atlantic Braces for Severe Weather: Schools Close Early, Residents Prepare"

An "ALERT DAY" has been issued for Maryland on Tuesday due to heavy rain, flash flooding, river and coastal flooding, and damaging winds. Schools in Harford County and Anne Arundel County will dismiss early, and after-school activities have been canceled in some districts. The storm system is expected to bring widespread, high-impact weather, with heavy rain, potential flooding, and strong winds. Residents are advised to prepare for travel disruptions and power outages, and to stay updated on the storm through local news sources.