Closely Monitoring the Weather February 17, 2022
February 17, 2022
Please note: This article was originally posted during a previous school year. Information and/or dates from past events
may be not be relevant for the current school year.
The CMCSS Operations Department is closely monitoring the weather forecast for this afternoon. At this time, Montgomery County is under a wind advisory but not any significant weather advisories or severe thunderstorm/tornado watches. According to the National Weather Service, our community is split between a slight and enhanced risk for severe weather this afternoon. There is not a recommendation at this time to dismiss early based on the latest forecast. If the conditions change and there is a recommendation to dismiss early, the Communications Department will immediately communicate this information with families.
Please know all CMCSS schools have severe weather plans, designated safe areas, and required drills throughout the school year. Additionally, the CMCSS Transportation Department has protocols for severe weather, including rerouting buses to the nearest school in the event of a tornado warning during a route.
In 2019, CMCSS was named a StormReady district by the National Weather Service. To receive this distinction, CMCSS:
- Established a 24-hour warning point and emergency operations center
- Established more than one way to receive severe weather warnings, forecasts and to alert the public
- Created a system that monitors weather conditions locally
- Promoted the importance of public readiness through community seminars
- Developed a formal hazardous weather plan, which includes training severe weather spotters and holding emergency exercises