HE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A
TORNADO WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
MARYLAND
WESTERN AND CENTRAL VIRGINIA
SOUTHEAST WEST VIRGINIA
COASTAL WATERS

EFFECTIVE THIS MONDAY MORNING AND AFTERNOON FROM 900 AM UNTIL 400
PM EST.

TORNADOES…HAIL TO 0.5 INCH IN DIAMETER…THUNDERSTORM WIND
GUSTS TO 70 MPH…AND DANGEROUS LIGHTNING ARE POSSIBLE IN THESE
AREAS.

THE TORNADO WATCH AREA IS APPROXIMATELY ALONG AND 60 STATUTE
MILES EAST AND WEST OF A LINE FROM 20 MILES NORTH OF MARTINSBURG
WEST VIRGINIA TO 45 MILES SOUTH SOUTHEAST OF DUBLIN VIRGINIA.
FOR A COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE THE ASSOCIATED WATCH
OUTLINE UPDATE (WOUS64 KWNS WOU2).

REMEMBER…A TORNADO WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR
TORNADOES AND SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH
AREA. PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR
THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS
AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

On Tuesday February 22nd from 10am-7pm, our Radio One stations in conjunction with Prince George’s County Police participated in a “Stop the Violence” day.

The purpose of the “Stop the Violence” day is our response to the alarming number of homicides in Prince George’s County this year. We view the “Stop the Violence” day as a way of our stations giving back to the community.

On Tuesday, we set up phone lines at our stations that were manned all day by the Prince George’s County Police. We are asking listeners to call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) to provide tips and or information about crime in the community.

Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth has been charged with simple assault in Virginia. Police say he threw a punch at a fellow motorist Wednesday in a Washington, D.C., suburb.

Fairfax County authorities told The Washington Post that Haynesworth, 29, plans to turn himself in next week through his attorney. But Haynesworth’s agent, Chad Speck, said Friday the player had yet to speak to police or prosecutors.

Haynesworth allegedly threw a punch to the nose of Joel Velazques, 38, of Lessburg, Va.

READ MORE AT ESPN

Chopper4 captured the hostage situation as it unfolded at about 9:30 a.m. at the corner of New Hampshire Avenue and University Boulevard, just as the alleged robber came out of the bank with gun to the head of a female hostage. The suspect used the woman as a shield but he was eventually shot by police.

The suspect held the female bank teller hostage as he left the bank, located in the 1100 block of University Boulevard East. As police surrounded them, a dye pack apparently went off. There was a brief struggle between the alleged robber and the hostage, and the woman started to run. The alleged robber chased after her, but appeared to slip on ice and was shot by police.
The alleged robber was taken into custody and was later pronounced dead.
Read More at NBC 4

See News Report Below.

View more news videos at: http://www.nbcwashington.com/video.

SCHOOLS:

VIRGINIA:

Stafford County – 2 hr. delay
Manassas Park – Closed
Fairfax County – Closed
Loudoun County – Closed, administrative offices are open on time
Prince William County – Closed, Code Red

MARYLAND:

Anne Arundel County – no classes, 2 hr. delay for teachers and employees
Carroll County – Closed
Frederick County – Closed
Howard County – Closed
Montgomery County – Closed
Prince George’s County – Closed, Offices open two-hours late, liberal leave
Queen Anne School (Upper Marlboro) – Closed

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:

Johns Hopkins – liberal leave in effect, students call 410-516-7781
University of Maryland University College – morning classes cancelled,                               administrative offices open 10a.m.
University of Maryland at Shady Grove – opening at 10 a.m.
University of Maryland College Park – opening at 10 a.m.
Anne Arundel Community College – opening at 10 a.m.
College of Notre Dame (Baltimore) – opening at 10 a.m.
GOVERNMENT:

Fairfax County Government – open with unscheduled leave

Andrews Air Force Base – Delayed reporting as of 4am, non-essential military and non-emergency civilian have two additional hours to report

As a precaution, the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) has issued a Boil Water Advisory (BWA) for customers served by WSSC in a large portion of Prince George’s County south of Central Avenue and Route 202 (Landover Road).

To view the area impacted and determine affected customers click on Boiled Water Map. For this and other information, check the WSSC web site (www.wsscwater.com) and the news media for updates. Customers who do not have access to the internet can contact the WSSC Customer Call Center at 301.206.4001 or after 5.30 p.m. call 301.206.4002.

About 400,000 WSSC customers are affected by a 54-inch water main break in the 9200 block of E. Hampton Drive in Capitol Heights. The break of the 40-year-old water main occurred at approximately 3:50 a.m.

When water systems lose pressure there is an increased risk of contamination. Therefore, the WSSC recommends if you live in the affected area, that you boil water for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth and food preparation. Water should be brought to a rolling boil for one minute and cooled before using. Water for pets should be boiled and then cooled for their use.

The Boil Water Advisory will continue until further notice to ensure that the water pressure is returned, the system is thoroughly flushed and the acceptable water quality is confirmed by water testing. Appropriate state and county officials have been advised.

The freezing temperatures have led to at least 278 water main breaks and leaks since January 1 in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. There were 2,096 reported breaks and leaks in 2010.

It is expected to snow between 1″ – 3″ inches in the region today. A snow advisory has been issued for 4pm to 6pm.

Here are the latest school and government closings for Tuesday, Jan 11 2011.

SCHOOLS:

MARYLAND:

Prince George’s Co., MD Public Schools:  closing two hours early, no afternoon or evening activities

Frederick Co., MD Public Schools:  closing one hour early

Queen Anne’s Co., MD Public Schools:  closing two hours early, no afternoon activities

Howard Co., MD Public Schools:  closing one hour early, all aftercare programs cancelled

Anne Arundel Co., MD Public Schools:  closing two hours early, no p.m. kindergarten, no afternoon activities

Kent Co., MD Public Schools:  closing two hours early, no p.m. pre-K, no afternoon activities

Montgomery County Public Schools:  Afternoon and evening activities canceled.

VIRGINIA:

Stafford Co., VA Public Schools:  closing two hours early, no afternoon activities

Prince William County Public Schools:  All afternoon and evening activities are canceled.  School-age care (SACC) program closes at 5 p.m.

Fairfax County Public Schools:  All afternoon and evening activities are canceled.

Loudoun County Public Schools:  All afternoon activities requiring bus transportation canceled.

DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

All afternoon and evening sport events and community meetings are canceled.

Source: Metro News

TMZ.com reported that Davis and a female customer at Josephine night club were involved in an altercation and that after he grabbed her, she threw a drink in his face and he retaliated by throwing a drink in her face, and later struck her with what was believed to be a Champagne bottle.

Read More at TBD

Firefighters and hazmat crews were sent to the MDOT building in the 7200 block of Corporate Center in Hanover shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday.

A source has told 11 News that two packages exploded, one at the MDOT building and another at the Jeffrey Building on Francis Street in Annapolis.

Read more at WBAL