Schools in Harford and Baltimore counties have announced they will be closing early Thursday due to the heavy rain. They cite "deteriorating weather conditions" and "The continued accumulation of standing water" on local roadways.
Carroll and Cecil have also announced early closings.
Okay. I get it. We don't want our children to be out there on the roads when some low spots are covered or closed by high water.
So does it make sense to then actually send them (and their parents and caretakers who will have to pick the kids up and get them home or to another safe place) out into those very conditions? Wouldn't it be better to keep them safe at school?
The rain is forecast to continue, and the flooding could get worse. But it's not exactly the same as accumulating snow. What do you think?