An Excuse to Dine Out, Police Department Investigation, Stormy Weather

Here are five things you need to know today around Severna Park:

1. WEATHER & TIDES » Weather.com is calling for scattered thunderstorms with a high temperature in the low 80s on Tuesday. Overnight lows will be around 60. Wednesday’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with temperatures in the mid to upper 70s, and an overnight low in the upper 50s.

Tuesday’s tides at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis: high tides at 10:04 a.m. and 11:06 p.m.; low tide at 4:52 a.m. and 4:07 p.m.

2. AROUND TOWN » Dine Out to Benefit the SPCC

3. YOU SAID IT » Attention sports boosters, parents, PTA groups, school staff and students: Have you ever wished there was a way to spread the good news about what is happening with your teams and events at your school? Patch has created a new place just for you:  Share Photos, Sports Updates and News About Severna Park High

4. ICYMI » Report: Police Department 'Impressive' Despite Recent Scandal

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