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Ellicott City Today: August 25

Head into the day a little more informed.

hasn't hit the coast yet, but we're going to get rain today none-the-less, according to the National Weather Service. This rain is thanks to a storm moving in from the west and will start at about 3 p.m. Before that, expect partly sunny skies and a high temperature of 88 degrees. More rain tonight could bring with it gusty winds. Temperatures should drop to the mid-60s.

The Charter Review Commission is meeting today at 9 a.m. in the Columbia Room of the George Howard Building.

Do you have a plan in case of emergencies? This week's wasn't terribly damaging to our area, but we may get high winds and flooding from . Check out the National Hurricane Center's guide on hurricane preparedness. And you might want to pick up a spare umbrella and a tough pair of wellies -- just in case.

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And ... On this day in 1916 the National Park Service was established. Check out Maryland's 16 National Parks.

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