The weather today will be mostly cloudy, with patchy fog in the morning. There is a chance of showers in the morning, then showers are likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 60s. Southeast winds at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 90%.
Severe weather impacted Garrett County and the Emergency Operations Center is at a PARTIAL activation. We will know more as the day progresses but several areas were identified for evacuation last night:
Due to high water and a voluntary evacuation, Route 40 Elementary is closed today, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Buses 12, 15, 20, 19, 84, 11, and 68 will not run, and bus 34 will skip the Savage River area. Route 40 staff should report to Grantsville Elementary.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now seeking public comment on the proposed fiscal year 2026 annual work plans for the following state forests: Chesapeake/Pocomoke, Green Ridge, Potomac-Garrett, and Savage River. The comment period runs May 6 through June 6, 2025.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Garrett County Health Department is lighting up its buildings green to support the message “Mental Health is Health.” Residents are encouraged to wear green and share their stories to help raise awareness and support mental well-being in the community.
Smoke N Mirrors Photography invites you to the Rotary Social Gathering on May 28! Enjoy a short presentation, community highlights, a taco bar, and more. Parking is available nearby. Reservations required—bring a friend!
Get $2 off any Large Wedgie every Wedgie Wednesday at Fox’s Pizza Den in Oakland!
The next meeting of the Workgroup on Child and Adolescent Health is scheduled for today at 8:30 AM and will be held virtually.
It’s Double Nickel Wednesday! Visit Deep Creek UNO today between 11:00 AM and 10:00 PM!
Enjoy Pasta Night at Ace’s Run Restaurant and Pub—every Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM!
Soundcheck Music Bingo is back at MoonShadow tonight from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM—hosted by Team Trivia of WV Inc., with fun and prizes up for grabs!
