Another Hyperthermia Alert for Saturday as Extreme Heat Continues
As hot and humid weather continues, the county is under a Hyperthermia Alert on Saturday. The alert lasts 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. The county is also under a… Read More
Weather/Environment
County Under Hyperthermia Alert Friday
The county is under a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat Friday from noon to 8 p.m. The county’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security tells residents to expect the heat index… Read More
Small Earthquake Reported in Spencerville
A “microearthquake” shook the Spencerville area late Monday night according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake, which registered 1.8 on the Richter scale and originated about 3.5 miles… Read More
County Under Hyperthermia Alert Wednesday; Thunderstorms Possible
The county is under a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat Wednesday. And according to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms are possible in the area with some forecast to be severe… Read More
New ‘eSolar’ Program Aims to Streamline Approvals for Rooftop Solar Panels
The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services has launched “eSolar,” an automated application designed to streamline the permit process for rooftop solar systems. The program is limited to licensed contractors… Read More
County Issues Heat Emergency Alert Starting Saturday
The county will be under a Heat Emergency Alert beginning Saturday, June 22 and continuing through Sunday, June 23. The county’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) issued… Read More
County Offers Fans for Those Suffering During High Temperatures
With temperatures predicted to be in the 90s throughout this week and into next, Montgomery County is offering free fans and helpful advice. To receive a fan, call the Department… Read More
County Recycling Launches ‘Backyard Food Scraps Compost Bin Sale’
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the “Spring 2024 Backyard Food Scraps Compost Bin Truck Sale” pickup event on Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23. The Recycling… Read More
County Begins Work on Nation’s Largest Renewable Energy-Powered Transit Depot
Montgomery County ceremoniously broke ground Friday at its bus depot in Derwood for a project featuring solar arrays, electric bus chargers, and battery energy storage. In about 15 months, the… Read More
Poolesville Winery Sideswiped by Tornado
According to the National Weather Service, seven tornados swept through the Washington area on Wednesday as part of a supercell. One touched down in Poolesville. MCM witnessed the damage on… Read More
Tornado With ‘No Forewarning’ Had Winds Up to 105 MPH
The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed a tornado with winds up to 105 mph came through Montgomery County on Wednesday, starting in Poolesville and ending in Gaithersburg. Luke Hodgson, director… Read More
Gaithersburg Residents Recount ‘Very Scary’ Tornado
A slow moving but dangerous tornado cut a swath through Montgomery County Wednesday evening hitting some Gaithersburg neighborhoods very hard. Five residents who were inside their house made it out… Read More