Wind Chill Advisory in Effect Beginning Friday
A wind chill advisory goes into effect on Friday, Dec. 23 at 4 p.m. The county alert advises residents that high winds and low temperatures could combine to produce hypothermia… Read More
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Hypothermia Alert Issued Through Saturday Morning
Cold temperatures prompted county officials to issue a Hypothermia Alert for Montgomery County. The alert will last from 7 p.m. Friday through 11 a.m. Saturday. Montgomery County has issued a… 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
Intruder Freed After Being Stuck for Four Hours in Chimney of Silver Spring Home
It took members of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service about 90 minutes to remove a man stuck in a chimney during the early morning hours of Jan. 8.… Read More
County Issues Hypothermia Alert Friday
Montgomery County issued a Hypothermia Alert Friday morning after it snowed overnight. It is going to be a COLD day today in Montgomery County with a #HypothermiaAlert in effect, so… Read More
County Issues Hypothermia Alert Until 2 p.m. Tuesday
Montgomery County issued a Hypothermia Alert from 9 a.m. Monday until 2 p.m. Tuesday. The county issues the alert when temperature and/or wind chill is forecasted to go below 32… Read More
Man Rescued After ATV Capsizes in Potomac River
A man was rescued Tuesday morning after his ATV capsized on the Potomac River, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. He was suffering from hypothermia… Read More
Winter Weather Advisory for Snow in Effect Wednesday
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Wednesday in Montgomery County from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. NWS says that after midnight, rain showers are expected… Read More
Emergency Shelters Open for Hypothermia Season
Montgomery County opened emergency shelters to men and women starting Friday, the first day of the hypothermia season. Men looking for emergency shelter should call the Homeless Information Line at… Read More