Montgomery Community Media

Are you ready for high temperatures and humidity? This is the kind of weather that makes our summers infamous. The National Weather Service is warning that a heat wave will impact our area Friday – Sunday. Local health officials have posted some tips for staying cool on the county’s website. “Summer heat can be dangerous, […]

Looking to beat the heat? The Maryland Office of Preparedness and Response is scheduled to host an “Extreme Heat” Twitter chat today at 1 p.m. Local, state, and federal officials will provide advice on how to stay safe during extreme temperatures. Follow along using #HeatChat. The day of our #TwitterChat is here! Join us @ […]

Here are five things to know today, July 7, in Montgomery County: 1. Heat Wave: Montgomery County officials have posted some online health and safety tips to beat the heat during this week-long heat wave. For more information about staying cool, visit the county’s Summer of Safety website. 2. Power Outages: Pepco officials say they are […]

With temperatures forecast for the upper-90s on Tuesday, and a heat index near 100° F, Montgomery County residents are encouraged to find places where they can stay cool and to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses this summer. Most at risk are young children, the elderly, and people with health problems such as asthma, who […]

During hot weather and extreme heat this summer, keep informed by listening to local weather and news channels, use common sense and take a minute to review the tips below. 1. Pre-hydrate, hydrate and re-hydrate. During hot weather you will need to increase your fluid intake, regardless of your activity level. Drink plenty of fluids […]

The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has issued a heat advisory across the state for the next several days. As temperatures continue to soar, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley urged Marylanders to take the necessary precautions to prevent heat related illnesses. “It is important as temperatures reach over 100 degrees that we take the […]

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Montgomery County for Friday, June 29. It is going to be a scorcher with temperatures expected to climb to triple digits. Brookside Gardens has already announced it will close its “Wings of Fancy” butterfly exhibit at noon because of the predicted high temperatures. The […]