How to Beat the Heat Amid Blistering Temperatures
Temperatures are expected to remain in the 90s for the next several days including temps close to 100 degrees on the weekend. In case you missed the news on @wusa9,… Read More
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Olney Residents Still Recovering Days After Vicious Storm
Olney residents are still recovering days after the two-hour storm that hit Maryland on Tuesday. Most powerful during the hours of 5-7 p.m., the storm largely affected neighborhoods north and… Read More
Severe Thunderstorms Possible Thursday
The National Weather Service (NWS) urges residents to stay aware as severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday. “Stay weather aware today!” NWS Baltimore/Washington wrote on Twitter. “Severe thunderstorms are possible with… Read More
Weekend Temperatures Expected to Reach Mid-90s
The first official day of summer does not happen until June 21 but our area may get an early preview in the next few days. If current weather forecasts hold,… Read More
Your COVID Masks Will Come in Handy During Allergy Season
The pollen season is coming. The normal high point for the year in the Washington area is the third and fourth weeks of April. Dr. Fabian Sandoval, Executive Director and… Read More
Women’s History Month: MCM Spotlights FOX5 Meteorologist Sue Palka
In honor of Women’s History Month, MCM is recognizing some of Montgomery County’s most notable women. Women who have driven change, fought for equality and provided representation for the many… Read More
Schools Open Two Hours Late Thursday
Due to expected emergency weather conditions, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will open two hours late Thursday. Bus service will be provided on a two-hour delayed schedule. Morning prekindergarten, morning… Read More
County Preps Road Salt for Yet Another January Storm
Mountains of salt sit in the double barns at the salt storage facility at the Crabbs Branch Way Highway Services Depot in Gaithersburg, ready to hit the road when the… Read More
Wind Advisory in Effect Through Monday Night; Snow Crews Still Active
Weather advisories are still in effect after the third round of snow in 2022. According to a Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) press release, the Winter Weather Advisory for… Read More
Winter Storm Watch Issued for Sunday
The National Weather Service has issued a winter a storm watch for Montgomery County from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. We may see up to five inches of snow, but… Read More
Metro Adjusts Schedules, Routes, and Policies to Account for Covid, Absenteeism, and Snow
Metro announced service reductions effective Jan. 10 as the Washington-area public transportation authority copes with the surge in COVID-19 cases. Metro is dealing with “growing absenteeism rates across service areas… Read More
Fire Rescue Service Calls Increase During Winter Weather Monday
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to about 200 calls within an eight-hour period Monday as snow fell in Montgomery County and throughout the Washington metropolitan area. MCFRS… Read More