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
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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
Due to Dry Conditions, Outdoor Burning Banned in Maryland
With much of Maryland in near or extreme drought conditions, state officials are implementing a statewide ban on open air burning, effective Friday. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR)… 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
Heat Advisory Tuesday and Wednesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory for the county along with other parts of the region for Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. There was… Read More
Another Hyperthermia Alert for Saturday as Extreme Heat Continues
As hot and humid weather continues, the county is under a Hyperthermia Alert on Saturday. The alert lasts 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. The county is also under a… Read More
County Under Hyperthermia Alert Friday
The county is under a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat Friday from noon to 8 p.m. The county’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security tells residents to expect the heat index… Read More
County Under Hyperthermia Alert Wednesday; Thunderstorms Possible
The county is under a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat Wednesday. And according to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms are possible in the area with some forecast to be severe… Read More
No Fatalities Reported Following 2 Likely Tornadoes, Severe Weather
No fatalities were reported in Montgomery County following severe weather and two likely tornados seen in Poolesville and Gaithersburg on Wednesday. There were some injuries. Five people were taken to… Read More
The Phils and Meteorologists United in Groundhog Day Weather Predictions
Potomac Phil, Punxsutawney Phil and meteorologists agree: warmer days are coming soon. On Friday, two famous rodents made their annual Groundhog Day weather predictions. Punxsutawney Phil – the icon of… Read More
MoComCon at Germantown Library Postponed Due to Snow
Fans of pop culture, fandoms, comics, graphic novels and libraries will have to wait about six weeks before they can enjoy Montgomery County Public Libraries’ (MCPL) eighth annual free comic… Read More
Flood Watch Begins Friday Evening
Montgomery County is under a flood watch starting 6 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Saturday. The county’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security tells residents to expect heavy rainfall… Read More