Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued
Update: The county is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 5:45 p.m. Wind gusts could reach 60 mph, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), which issued the warning. Original:… Read More
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3,000+ Emergency Calls Handled Friday and Saturday Amid Storms
The county handled more than 3,000 emergency calls Friday and Saturday amid thunderstorms. The Emergency Communications Center took 1,300 calls Friday and 1,740 calls Saturday, per a release Tuesday. Strong… Read More
Olney Among Areas Hit Hard During Severe Storm; Dozens Likely Displaced
Montgomery County, and in particular Olney, was hit hard during a storm Tuesday evening. The worst of the storm raged between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m with the Montgomery County Fire… Read More
Severe Storms Cause Mass Power Outages
More than 1,000 homes are without power in Montgomery County thanks to severe weather early Tuesday morning. The announcement, by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer on… Read More