County Under Hyperthermia Alert Thursday
The county is under a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday. Residents should stay hydrated and expect the heat index to be above 95 degrees,… Read More
Weather/Environment
Heat Index Expected to Top 100 Degrees Wednesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Heat Advisory from 12:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to hit the mid to high 90s. Heat index values… Read More
Alerta en el Condado por Ola de Calor
El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NWS) predice un calor récord hasta el jueves. El área está bajo aviso de calor desde el mediodía hasta las 8 p.m. del martes. El índice… Read More
Record-Breaking Heat Continues Tuesday; Weather Service Issues Advisory
The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts record-breaking heat through Thursday. The area is under a heat advisory from noon until 8 p.m. Tuesday. The heat index may reach between 100… Read More
Tips for Coping with Extreme Heat This Week
Temperatures will continue to be in the mid 90s for a few days. Monday through Wednesday may set temperature records for the area for this time of year. Some tips… Read More
Water Officials Warn of Harmful Algae at T. Howard Duckett Reservoir
WSSC Water issued a warning to people who may have come into contact with T. Howard Duckett Reservoir water after detecting high concentrations of blue-green algae. Water officials call the… Read More
NWS Issues Flash Flood Warning Monday for Southeast Montgomery County
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood warning for parts of southeast Montgomery County from 4:40 until 8 p.m. Monday. Thunderstorms producing heavy rain were observed on radar… Read More
World Central Kitchen Aterriza en Maui para Alimentar a los Sobrevivientes del Desastre
Una vez más, el equipo de socorro de World Central Kitchen (WCK) del chef José Andrés se encuentra en la primera línea de un desastre, esta vez en la isla… Read More
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
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