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Severe Weather Threat Prompts Early School Closures in D.C.

3/17/2026

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The Washington, D.C. area faces a level 4 of 5 severe-weather threat with damaging winds and possible tornadoes, expected mainly between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m.
This will trigger early dismissals or closures in D.C. Public Schools and many districts in Virginia and Maryland.
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has authorized unscheduled leave or telework for federal workers.
Some schools are still monitoring the situation.

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Story summary

The Washington, D.C. area faces a level 4 of 5 severe-weather threat with damaging winds and possible tornadoes, expected mainly between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m.
This will trigger early dismissals or closures in D.C. Public Schools and many districts in Virginia and Maryland.
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has authorized unscheduled leave or telework for federal workers.
Some schools are still monitoring the situation.