Flood Watch Issued for Saturday
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for Saturday from 2:00 a.m. until 2 p.m. NWS says to expect heavy rainfall that may produce flooding. NWS has… Read More
Weather/Environment
Alerta de Inundación Emitida para el Sábado
El Servicio Nacional Meteorológico (NWS) ha emitido una alerta de inundación para el sábado desde las 2:00 a.m. hasta las 2 p.m. NWS advierte que se esperan fuertes lluvias que… Read More
Advertencia sobre Riesgo Elevado de Incendios
Se reportó un incendio de 1,5 acres el martes por la noche en Montgomery Village, y se advierte sobre el elevado riesgo de incendios durante las condiciones climáticas actuales. Según… Read More
County Under Red Flag Warning for Fire Weather Conditions
Montgomery County is under a Red Flag Warning for fire weather conditions until 8 p.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the Red Flag Warning, stating, “The combination of… Read More
Residents Warned of Elevated Fire Risk
There was a 1.5-acre brush fire Tuesday night in Montgomery Village, and residents are warned of elevated fire risk during current weather conditions. According to the National Weather Service, gusty… Read More
Pedego Electric Bikes Offer Cherry Blossom Tours
With peak bloom projected for the end of March, Pedego, a California-based electric bike company, leads cherry blossom tours departing locally from Bethesda and ending at Washington’s Tidal Basin. Tours… Read More
Bald Eagle Safe After Colliding with Car
A bald eagle is back in the wild after colliding with a car in Calvert County. The county’s Animal Control Division responded to an early Saturday call reporting a driver… Read More
Trees, Wires Downed Sunday During Wind Advisory
Trees and wires came down Sunday while the county was under a wind advisory with expected wind gusts up to 50 mph. The wind advisory continues until 5 p.m. Monday.… Read More
Wind Advisory in Effect Through Monday Afternoon
The National Weather Service issued a weather advisory Saturday morning to last through Monday at 5 pm. Northwest winds of up to 20-30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph… Read More
County to Recognize Green Businesses in Collaboration with Nonprofit
Montgomery County will once again recognize businesses for being eco-friendly. The county’s Department of Environmental Protection has relaunched the Green Business Certification Program. The program will recognize local businesses and… Read More
Council Approves Funding for Zero-Emission Buses
The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of more than $46 million in funding for the county’s Department of Transportation to purchase 100 new zero-emission buses. The investment… Read More
New Grant Program Aims to Adapt Homes for Climate Hazards
A new grant program aims to fund solutions to help lower and moderate income residents prepare their homes for the effects climate change. The Healthy, Efficient, Electrified, Climate-Adapted Pilot (HEECAP)… Read More