Five Things to Know Today, Aug. 7, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 7, in Montgomery County:

1. Rainy Day: Stay weather alert. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for portions of Montgomery County beginning at noon.

Flash #Flood Watch has been issued. 1-1.5″ expected on average, localized 3″+ totals possible. Urban areas most susceptible. pic.twitter.com/FP3WgQgerB

— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) August 6, 2017

2. Bethesda Library Refresh: The Bethesda Library on Arlington Road is now closed for renovations. A pop-up library is scheduled to open at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Aug. 9th. According to the county’s website, the pop-up library will be open from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesdays.

3. Pool Closed: The Olney Indoor Swim Center is closed from now thru Aug. 27 for repairs and maintenance.

Reminder: The Olney Indoor Swim Center will be closed Aug. 7-27 for annual repairs and maintenance. Details: https://t.co/ISnmUrnCnL pic.twitter.com/2JdvNGveLN

— Montgomery Rec (@MoCoRec) August 6, 2017

4. Street Beat: Commuters may experience delays at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Randolph Road, and at the intersection of Colesville Road between I-495 and Georgia Avenue this week while road and utility work is underway.

Traffic Alert: Single lane closures at Georgia Av/Randolph Rd intersection (both roads) beginning Sunday at 10pm. @mdsha Details below: pic.twitter.com/egsdZCQT5m

— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) August 6, 2017

Traffic Alert: Colesville Rd will close between I-495 and Georgia Av, beginning tonight at 9:00 p.m. @mdsha @wssc Details below: pic.twitter.com/2i4DwyifhM

— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) August 6, 2017

5. Farm Life:  It’s National Farmers Market Week. Find a list of farmers markets in Montgomery County here. According to Council President Roger Berliner, Montgomery County has more farmer markets than any other county in the state.

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