Weather/Environment

With the county-issued heat warning in effect and a heat index expected up to 105 degrees, here are five local ways to stay cool this week. 1. Go for a… Read More

Montgomery County issued a Heat Emergency Alert beginning at noon on Monday, June 23 and ending at 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 26. The National Weather Service (NWS) also issued… Read More

Thursday afternoon’s thunderstorm brought dozens of trees down on homes and vehicles, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. There were more than 200… Read More

Thanks to all the recent storms and heavy rain, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) lifted the area’s drought watch. This area has been under a drought watch since… Read More

Montgomery County is under a Flood Watch until 8 p.m. Wednesday as the National Weather Service warns of the potential for flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall. Forecasters expect showers… Read More

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for parts of Montgomery County from 6 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday. Forecasters expect 1 to 2 inches of… Read More

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Maryland Park Service reactivated 17 members of the Maryland Conservation Corps (MCC), who were laid off in late April after a sudden termination… Read More

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for Montgomery County and surrounding areas from Friday evening through early Saturday morning. Forecasters say multiple rounds of storms could… Read More

As part of the county’s Recycling Awareness Week, residents and teams who are committed to waste reduction were honored during the 26th annual Recycling Achievement Recognition Awards on Tuesday in… Read More

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for Montgomery County and surrounding areas from 6 am Tuesday to 6 am Wednesday. Heavy rain could lead to flooding.… Read More

GreenFest, el festival ambiental más grande del condado de Montgomery, regresa el sábado 26 de abril a Wheaton. Como parte de la celebración del Mes de la Tierra en el… Read More

More than 400 butterflies from all over the world flutter around the greenhouse at Brookside Gardens’ South Conservatory House. The Butterfly Experience opened Thursday and continues until September 21. The… Read More