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As of May 1, this account will only be used to notify & share updates during emergency events. For regular Charles County Government updates, visit our other channels:
Facebook & NextDoor: Charles County Government
YouTube: CCGTVCommissioners
Newsletter: bit.ly/3u7IBgW
A Code Purple Air Quality Health Advisory is in effect. Air quality is very unhealthy for everyone due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
Residents are advised to limit time outdoors and avoid strenuous activity.
Check local air quality: charlescountymd.info/3QWrrys
⚠️ Changes in operations due to potential severe weather:
• Welcome Center & Senior Centers close at 2 PM
• WSRC & Elite Gymnastics close at 2:30 PM
• Rec programs & park activities canceled
• Landfill & Recycling Centers close at 3 PM
• VanGO transit paused 3–6 PM
⚠️ Severe thunderstorms and strong winds are possible in Charles County tomorrow. These conditions could increase the risk for tornadoes.
🌪️ Tornado Watch: Conditions are favorable
🚨 Tornado Warning: Take shelter immediately
Sign up for alerts:
charlescountymd.info/3L3Tohf.
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RELEASE: Charles & Prince George’s counties lift recreational water advisories. Montgomery County’s advisory remains until further notice. No advisory is needed for the Potomac River in St. Mary’s County.
Health, shellfish, fishing & boating guidance: bit.ly/3OJaPsv.
ALT The Potomac River on a sunny day. News. Health officials provide update on recreational water advisories for counties impacted by Potomac Interceptor spill.
Due to inclement weather, Charles County Government will open at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. Essential personnel and employees required to maintain operations during inclement weather should report to work as scheduled.
Charles County Government will open on time tomorrow Wednesday, Jan. 28, with the liberal leave policy in effect. Essential personnel and employees required to maintain operations during inclement weather are to report to work as scheduled.
Due to inclement weather, Charles County Government will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 for all non-essential employees.
Essential personnel and employees required to maintain operations during inclement weather are to report to work as scheduled.
Due to inclement weather, Charles County Government will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026 for all non-essential employees.
Essential personnel and employees required to maintain operations during inclement weather are to report to work as scheduled.
Local State of Emergency 🚨
Effective Sat., Jan. 24 at 3 p.m. for up to 7 days.
Help keep our community safe:
✔ Park on even-numbered streets
✔ Prep emergency kits
✔ Stay home until roads are cleared
✔ 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies only
✔ Check on neighbors
❄️ Snow may be headed our way this weekend! We are preparing and asking residents to help keep roads clear and everyone safe.
Be a #SnowSmartNeighbor:
✔️ Park on the even-numbered side of the street
✔️ Avoid travel for at least 24 hours after snow ends
Stay tuned for updates.
UPDATE - All lanes are now open. Please use caution as SMECO is still on site.
North and South Crain Highway at Smallwood Dr is closed. Residents are advised to avoid the area until further notice.
To check a road re-opening, visit bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
North and South Crain Highway at Smallwood Dr is closed. Residents are advised to avoid the area until further notice.
To check a road re-opening, visit bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
Charles County Government opens on time today (Dec 5) under liberal leave. Essential staff must report as scheduled. Weather and road conditions continue to be monitored, and status may change. Updates: charlescountymd.gov/governme…
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory alert for Charles County effective tomorrow, December 5, 2025 from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sign up for CNS to receive real-time alerts on severe weather, road closures, & delays or closures: charlescountymd.info/CNS.
⚠️ An elevated fire danger alert has been issued for Charles County until 6 p.m. today.
Residents are advised to:
- Properly dispose of flammable items
- Exercise caution if operating equipment that could create sparks
- Keep vehicles off of dry grass
- Obey local burn bans
⚠️ A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Charles County until 6 p.m. today.
Due to strong winds & low humidity, critical fire weather conditions may occur & any fire that develops may catch & spread quickly.
Residents are advised to avoid outdoor burning activities.
⚠️ An elevated fire danger alert has been issued for Charles County until 5 p.m. today.
Residents are advised to:
- Properly dispose of flammable items
- Exercise caution if operating equipment that could create sparks
- Keep vehicles off of dry grass
- Obey local burn bans
The National Weather Service has issued an elevated fire condition alert for Charles County today, March 4, 2025, effective until 6 p.m. Residents are advised to avoid burning activities while the alert is active.
Due to inclement weather, Charles County Government will be closed on Feb. 12 for all non-essential personnel. Essential personnel and employees required to maintain operations during inclement weather are to report to work as scheduled.
