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🌱 2 Tornados Touched Down + COVID-19 Spike + Possible Meteor Showers

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Michele Stromberg, Neighbor
(Patch Media)

Good morning, hello. It's me, Michele, your host of the Glen Burnie Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community today. Let's do this.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and humid. High: 86 Low: 68. The weather seems to be cooperating with the unofficial start to summer.

Here are the top stories in Glen Burnie today:

  1. The National Weather Service confirmed that two tornados touched down this past Friday, May 27. Trees were torn down and several houses damaged during this event. It has been determined that this was an EF-0 with a speed of 80 miles per hour. (FOX 5 DC)
  2. COVID - 19 cases are on the rise in Anne Arundel County. It is being recommended for the public to wear masks while inside public places. The CDC has moved the counties status from
    "medium" to "high". (WTOP)
  3. Foot's forecast is saying there is a "Potentially Historic Meteor Storm Possible Monday Night." The last meteor shower happened when the SW3 comet exploded into millions of pieces in 1995. While coming close several times to this meteor field, we have never been quite where we needed to be to experience another meteor shower. (Facebook)

Today in Glen Burnie:

  • American Legion Post 40 in Glen Burnie is hosting a Memorial Day Party. The event is from 1 - 5 p.m. There will be a DJ, food, raffles, etc. All veterans eat for free! (All Events)
  • Trivia night at Crabtowne USA in Glen Burnie is happening tonight from 7 - 9 p.m. Get there early to eat crabs and answer questions! (Happening Next)
  • Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters will be playing at the Rams Head Stage in Annapolis. The show is from 7:30 - 9:30 P.M. And, if you are wondering, it is THAT Billy Bob Thornton! (Visit Maryland)

From my notebook:

  • Today is "Memorial Day". Take time today to remember the men, women and animals that paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Give thanks to them for your freedom today. (Holidays and Observations)
  • Memorial Day was declared a national holiday in 1972. Originally this day was called "Decorations Day". This is a day to remember everyone who gave their life for our freedom. (USA Today)
  • There are certain rules that need to be followed when handling the American flag. These set of rules are the official rules of flag etiquette. Click on the link to see the do's and don'ts of Old Glory. (Military)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

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