Storms Cause Outages and Closures
Severe storms trigger widespread power outages and school closures across multiple regions.
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The three Anne Arundel County schools closed Friday were Carrie Weedon Early Education Center, Shady Side Elementary School and West Annapolis Elementary School.
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Prince George’s County placed its school system under “Code Green”: 12-month employees were instructed to report to work on time but were eligible for liberal leave.
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In Chagrin Falls, only the middle and high schools were canceled; the district’s elementary and intermediate schools remained open. FirstEnergy outage totals in Ohio had reached more than 37,000 at one point before falling to over 17,000 by 5:30 a.m. Friday.
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The Erie County Courthouse closure applied specifically to the courts and county offices in the building at 140 W. 6th St., while Robert Benjamin Wiley Charter School separately canceled classes because of a power outage.
Severe thunderstorms swept across multiple states Wednesday through Friday, leaving tens of thousands without power and forcing widespread school closures. In Maryland, all Prince George's County public schools shut down Friday after more than 20 schools lost electricity, while three Anne Arundel County schools also closed The Bay Net. In Pennsylvania, nearly 20,000 customers in Erie County remained without power, prompting closure of the Erie County Courthouse and all public schools Beacon Journal.
The storms also hit Ohio and New Jersey hard. FirstEnergy reported over 37,000 outages in Ohio at the storm's peak, with Chagrin Falls middle and high schools closed Friday Beacon Journal. In Mantua Township, New Jersey, downed trees and power lines blocked roads and knocked out power to thousands of homes, closing several schools Beacon Journal.
Maryland Schools Face Widespread Power Losses
Prince George's County Public Schools implemented "Code Green" status Friday, meaning all 12-month employees had to report to work but could take liberal leave The Bay Net. More than 20 schools and county facilities lost power during early morning storms. The entire district closed as crews worked to restore electricity and clear debris from roads.
In nearby Anne Arundel County, three schools shut their doors: Carrie Weedon Early Education Center, Shady Side Elementary School, and West Annapolis Elementary School Baltimore Sun. The closures affected hundreds of students across the region as officials assessed damage and power restoration timelines.
Ohio Outages Affect Thousands and Chagrin Falls Schools
FirstEnergy reported over 37,000 power outages across Ohio at the height of the storm, according to Beacon Journal. By 5:30 a.m. Friday, that number had dropped to over 17,000 customers still in the dark. The outages forced closures of Chagrin Falls middle and high schools, though the district's elementary and intermediate schools remained open.
Crews worked through the night clearing downed trees and power lines from roads throughout Northeast Ohio. Officials evaluated conditions hourly to determine if additional closures or reopenings would be necessary as restoration efforts continued.
Erie County Courts and Schools Close Due to Blackout
Nearly 20,000 customers in Erie, Pennsylvania remained without power as of Friday morning, prompting emergency closures Beacon Journal. The Erie County Courthouse at 140 W. 6th Street shut down, affecting all courts and county offices in the building. Robert Benjamin Wiley Charter School also canceled classes due to the power outage, leaving families scrambling for childcare.
In Mantua Township, New Jersey, PECO reported about 11,000 customers without power Beacon Journal. Downed trees and power lines blocked multiple roads, making travel dangerous. Several schools in the township closed while crews worked to clear obstacles and restore service.
Metro Detroit Also Grapples With Storm Damage
The severe weather reached southeast Michigan, forcing closures across multiple school districts Beacon Journal. Storm damage and widespread outages left roads blocked and neighborhoods dark. Officials directed crews to clear debris and evaluate damage before deciding on reopening dates.
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