County Fair Postpones Opening to Saturday Due to Weather
The annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg is scheduled to open Saturday instead of Friday due to weather. The plan is to open at 10 a.m. Saturday, according to… Read More
Weather/Environment
Heavy Rain Expected; Weather Service Issues Flood Watch through Friday
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for Montgomery County and surrounding areas on Thursday from 5:09 p.m. until Friday, Aug. 9 at 8 p.m. Heavy rain… Read More
Maryland se Prepara para los Remanentes del Huracán Debby
El gobernador Wes Moore firmó una declaración de estado de preparación debido a los posibles efectos de los remanentes del huracán Debby a finales de esta semana. Aunque la trayectoria… Read More
State of Preparedness Declared as Maryland Braces for Debby
On Tuesday, Aug. 6, Gov. Wes Moore signed a State of Preparedness declaration due to possible effects from the remnants of Hurricane Debby later this week. Although the hurricane’s direct… Read More
County Under Hyperthermia Alert For Third Consecutive Day Saturday
The county will be under a Hyperthermia Alert for the third day in a row Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. as extreme heat continues. A Hyperthermia Alert was also activated… Read More
Hyperthermia Alert, Heat Advisory Friday
Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert as well as a Heat Advisory on Friday. The county activated a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.… Read More
Advertencia de Ola de Calor para el Jueves
El jueves será un día peligrosamente caluroso. El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NWS) ha emitido un aviso de calor para el centro y sureste del condado de Montgomery de 12 a… Read More
Heat Advisory Issued for Thursday
Thursday will be a dangerously hot day. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Heat Advisory for central/southeastern Montgomery County from 12-8 p.m. Montgomery County has activated a Hyperthermia… Read More
Possible Lightning Strike in Potomac Neighborhood Causes Electrical Issues
A possible lightning strike in Potomac Monday caused electrical issues and smoke conditions at several homes, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. Firefighters… Read More
County Introduces Plastic Film Recycling Program
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has launched a new plastic film recycling program at the Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Center. This initiative lets residents and… Read More
Temperatures Hit 100 Degrees for 4th Straight Day
Wednesday marked the fourth consecutive day that temperatures hit 100 degrees at one of the major airports in the area. This ties the longest streak on record. DCA and BWI… Read More
Excessive Heat Warning Monday
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday for Central and Southeast Montgomery County. Temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees with… Read More