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
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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
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
13 Boaters Rescued From Potomac River in Storm
More than a dozen boaters were rescued from the Potomac River after they became overwhelmed by a storm Friday evening, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). The… Read More
Severe Thunderstorms Possible Monday During Evening Commute
The National Weather Service (NWS) urges residents to stay aware as severe thunderstorms are possible Monday. NWS issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Montgomery County and all surrounding areas in… Read More
County Rescue Team Heads to Puerto Rico to Assist with Hurricane Fiona Response
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service first responders are traveling to Puerto Rico Monday to help with Hurricane Fiona response efforts. Hurricane Fiona battered Puerto Rico Sunday knocking out power… Read More
Trees Down, Cars Stranded in High Water During Thursday’s Storms
Parts of Montgomery County were under a Flood Warning and Severe Thunderstorm Warning on Thursday. Several homes were damaged by fallen trees and cars were disabled in high waters during… Read More
Severe Thunderstorms Possible Thursday
The National Weather Service (NWS) urges residents to stay aware as severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday. “Stay weather aware today!” NWS Baltimore/Washington wrote on Twitter. “Severe thunderstorms are possible with… Read More
Several Homes Damaged by Fallen Trees in Olney
Several homes were damaged by fallen trees in Olney during storms Friday afternoon, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. Montgomery County was under a… Read More
Winter Storm Watch Issued for Sunday
The National Weather Service has issued a winter a storm watch for Montgomery County from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. We may see up to five inches of snow, but… Read More
Local Group Registers Voters in Wheaton on Anniversary of Jan. 6
A local organization held a voter registration event at Westfield Wheaton on Thursday to mark one year since Jan. 6, 2021 when the Capitol building was stormed. “We think that… Read More
Fire Rescue Service Calls Increase During Winter Weather Monday
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to about 200 calls within an eight-hour period Monday as snow fell in Montgomery County and throughout the Washington metropolitan area. MCFRS… Read More