World Central Kitchen Lands in Maui To Feed Disaster Survivors
Once again, Chef Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen (WCK) Relief Team finds itself on the frontline of a disaster—this time on the Hawaiian island of Maui. In response to the… Read More
Weather/Environment
Work to Address Tree Damage from Storms Continues
Crews will continue to address tree damage from recent storms for at least another week. The county’s transportation department has received more than 1,400 tree-related requests, per a Montgomery County… Read More
Virtual Disaster Center Helps with Insurance-Related Storm Damages
Recent strong storms in the region have caused damage to homes and businesses. Montgomery County was warned of a potential tornado that could hit the area on Monday, Aug. 7… Read More
Aún Persisten los Cortes de Energía Debido a las Tormentas
Algunos cortes de energía continúan después de las tormentas del lunes. Según los informes de apagones de Pepco, más de cien usuarios se han visto afectados, y hasta las 12:55… Read More
Some Still Without Power After Storms
Some power outages continue following Monday’s afternoon and evening storms. According to outage reports from Pepco, 66 county residents are affected by 19 power outages as of 11:41 a.m. Tuesday.… Read More
Advertencia de Tormenta Eléctrica Severa y Alerta de Tornado
Partes del condado de Montgomery están bajo una advertencia de tormenta severa hasta las 5:45 p.m., según el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NWS). Las ubicaciones afectadas incluyen Germantown, Rockville, Bethesda, Gaithersburg,… Read More
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued
Update: The county is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 5:45 p.m. Wind gusts could reach 60 mph, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), which issued the warning. Original:… Read More
Tornado Watch in Effect Until 9 P.M.
Montgomery County is under a tornado watch until 9 p.m. Monday as risk for severe storms continues. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the watch Monday afternoon. Earlier, NWS issued… Read More
Pronostico de Tormentas Eléctricas Severas para el Lunes Durante la Tarde y Noche
El Servicio Nacional Meteorológico (NWS, por sus siglas en inglés) advierte sobre posibles tormentas eléctricas severas para el lunes. NWS emitió un pronostico de clima peligroso para el condado de… Read More
Severe Thunderstorms Likely Monday During Afternoon/Evening Commute
The National Weather Service (NWS) urges residents to stay aware as severe thunderstorms are likely Monday. NWS issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Montgomery County and all surrounding areas in… Read More
3,000+ Emergency Calls Handled Friday and Saturday Amid Storms
The county handled more than 3,000 emergency calls Friday and Saturday amid thunderstorms. The Emergency Communications Center took 1,300 calls Friday and 1,740 calls Saturday, per a release Tuesday. Strong… Read More
Montgomery County Recovering From Weekend Storms
Strong storms on Friday and Saturday left damage across Montgomery County. The thunderstorms came with high gusts of wind and lowered temperatures during a heat wave in the region. Storm… Read More