NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced that all schools and offices will close three hours early on Wednesday.

All afterschool and evening activities are also cancelled and there will be no afternoon pre-kindergarten.

“Essential” employees remain on duty or may request from the appropriate supervisor to use leave time.

“Essential as Needed” employees will remain on duty as directed or may request from the appropriate supervisor to use leave time.

Governor Larry Hogan has ordered MEMA to raise the state activation level as Tropical Depression Ida approaches the state.  The Maryland State Fair will be closed on Wednesday and several weather watches and warnings are in effect at this time.