Maryland Flu Cases ‘Very High’
If you have the flu or know someone who has the virus, you are not alone. Maryland is experiencing an explosion in cases in recent weeks. Statewide data shows flu… Read More
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Extreme Cold Alert Friday Morning
The county is under an Extreme Cold Alert Friday morning. The alert lasts until 11 a.m., according to the county’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS). Residents are… Read More
Cold Emergency Alert Issued Through Thursday
Montgomery County has issued a Cold Emergency Alert starting Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 8 p.m. through Thursday, Jan. 16, at noon. Wind chill values are expected to drop below 20… Read More
Tips to Deal With Snow, Ice and Cold
The combination of bitterly cold temperatures and snow on the ground can present some health challenges for people in our region. The forecast over the next few days will keep… Read More
County Under Extreme Cold Alert
Update (Thursday afternoon): The county’s Extreme Cold Alert has been extended to last until 11 a.m. Friday. Original (Thursday morning): The county is under an Extreme Cold Alert until 3… Read More
County Issues Extreme Cold Alert for Thursday
Montgomery County has issued an Extreme Cold Alert from 2 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19. The wind chill is expected to drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, creating… Read More
County Under Extreme Cold Alert Friday
The county is under an Extreme Cold Alert until 4 p.m. Friday. Residents should expect the wind chill to be below 32 degrees — “Wear layers if you go outside. Take… Read More
Frost Expected Wednesday; Cover Your Plants
Cover your plants — temperatures are dropping. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a frost advisory for Northwest Montgomery County and nearby areas, including Germantown and Damascus. The advisory… Read More
Freeze Warning Issued for Wednesday Overnight
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a freeze warning for Montgomery County and the surrounding area. The freeze warning is in effect from 11 p.m. Wednesday until Thursday at… Read More
Chilly Night Monday May Damage Outdoor Plants
The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory that begins Monday at midnight and is effect until 8 a.m. on Tuesday for Northwest Montgomery County and surrounding areas. The… Read More
Overnight Freeze Warning Issued for Northwest Montgomery County
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a freeze warning for northwest Montgomery County. The warning applies to the northwest areas of Montgomery County, including Germantown and Damascus. Frederick and… Read More
County Issues Hypothermia Alert Until 1 p.m. Thursday
Montgomery County issued a Hypothermia Alert from 6 p.m. Wednesday until 1 p.m. Thursday. The county issues the alert when temperature and/or wind chill is forecasted to go below 32… Read More