How to Cope with the Heat
The heat is on. It is sizzling right now on this first day of summer. Thursday marks the summer solstice. It is the longest day of the year with more… Read More
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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
Winter Heat Wave Brings Record High Temperatures to DMV
T-shirts and shorts in February! That’s what some people wore on Thursday as temperatures in Montgomery County hovered around the 80 degree mark. Many took advantage of the warmth as… Read More
Street Scientists Collect Temperature Data Across County
Montgomery County is one of 19 locations across the country that participated in a community urban heat mapping day Aug. 7 to collect data on the heat and humidity throughout… Read More
Friday Marks Fifth Day of High Heat
Montgomery County continues to be under a Heat Emergency Alert until 8 p.m. Friday. When the heat index is expected to approach 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, the County’s Office… Read More
Montgomery County Under Hyperthermia Alert Tuesday
Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert until 7 p.m. Tuesday. County Emergency Management issues the alert when temperatures/heat index is forecast to be at least 95 degrees. These conditions… Read More
Hyperthermia Alert Issued Friday for Montgomery County
A Hyperthermia Alert has been issued for Montgomery County from 12-7 p.m. Friday. Montgomery County sends the alert when temperatures/heat index is forecast to be at least 95 degrees. These… Read More
Montgomery County Issues Another Hyperthermia Alert for Tuesday
Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert on Tuesday until 7 p.m. The county also issued the alert yesterday and several days over the past two weeks. “It’s going to… Read More
Montgomery County Under Hyperthermia Alert Monday
Montgomery County has issued a Hyperthermia Alert until 7 p.m. Monday. The alert is sent when temperatures/heat index is forecast to be at least 95 degrees. The county says this… Read More
Montgomery County Issues Hyperthermia Alert Wednesday
Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday. The county issues the alert when temperatures/heat index is forecast to be at least 95 degrees. This creates… Read More
Cicadas Emerge as Temperatures Warm: ‘They Just Don’t Look Like Anything Else That We Have’
Brood X cicadas are emerging as temperatures warm. Full emergence in the Washington region is starting, Capital Weather Gang reported. MyMCM visited Lake Needwood in Derwood to speak with park-goers… Read More