Category: Government

Frederick County officials urge motorists to use caution when they head home on their commute Thursday.  According to the National Weather Service, portions of the county could receive ½ inch, or as much as 2-4 inches, of rain in a short period of time if there are multiple thunderstorms.  Heavy rainfall in a short amount of time can result in rapid rises in streams, creeks and urban areas.  Such heavy rain may strand motorists and close some county-maintained roads because of flooding, debris or sinkholes.  A list of road closures…