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UPDATE 8/16/16 11:00 a.m. Montgomery Parks to close the Wings of Fancy butterfly exhibit at Brookside Gardens at 1 p.m. today due to the heat. Ticket sales close at noon. #WingsOfFancy #BrooksideGardens closes at 1 pm today due to heat advisory. Last tickets sold noon. #MoCoParks pic.twitter.com/iJHDFTnXN0 — Montgomery Parks (@MontgomeryParks) August 16, 2016 ORIGINAL […]

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of Montgomery County that is effective from noon – 8 p.m. Thursday, August 11. Areas of the county affected include Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg and Silver Spring. According to the Advisory, temperatures are expected to reach the mid 90s. A Heat Advisory means that a period […]

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Montgomery County effective from now thru 10 p.m. Residents should note that heat advisory remains in effect for Montgomery County until 8 p.m. tonight as well. According to Metro officials, trains are operating at a 35 mph speed restriction at all above ground stations […]

Here are five things to know today, July 25, in Montgomery County: 1. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory today from noon until 8 p.m.  The Heat Index may reach 109 degrees. 2. The Democratic National Convention takes place this week in Philadelphia and three Montgomery County Councilmembers have been elected to […]

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Montgomery County that is effective from noon – 8 p.m. on Monday, July 25. According to the Advisory, temperatures are expected to be in the mid 90s to around 100. A Heat Advisory means that a period of high temperatures is expected. The combination of […]

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory from noon – 8 p.m. today for eastern Montgomery County. Affected areas include Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg and Silver Spring. The advisory means that a period of high temperatures is expected in our area. According to the NWS advisory, the combination of high temperatures and high […]

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory from noon – 8 p.m. on Monday. The advisory means that a period of high temperatures is expected in our area. According to the NWS advisory, the combination of high temperatures and high humidity will create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Residents […]

With a heat index predicted to hit about 105 degrees, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in effect from 1 to 7 p.m. today. There is a risk of heat-related illness for those without air-conditioning or those outdoors for an extended period of time. A heat advisory means that a period of […]

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from noon – 7 p.m. today (July 2). According to the advisory, heat index values will be nearing 105 degrees with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and dewpoints in the low to mid 70s. A heat advisory means the combination of high temperatures and […]

With hot and humid temperatures forecasted today,  Montgomery County residents are encouraged to find places where they can stay cool and to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Most at risk are young children, the elderly, and people with health problems such as asthma, who are susceptible to heat-related illnesses like heat stroke and exhaustion. […]