Montgomery Community Media

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Montgomery County on the evening of August 3rd as strong storms with heavy rains, lightning and high winds swept through the area. It was a busy night for emergency rescue crews. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer reported on his Twitter account that a lightning […]

A woman walking her dog on Blunt Road and Brink Road tonight (May 27) around 7 p.m. was struck down by a nearby lightning strike. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the woman was transported to the hospital with serious but not life threatening injuries. No other information about this incident has been released […]

Are you ready for the next big weather event? Nearly two months later, many Montgomery County communities and residents are still cleaning up tree damage from the June 29 derecho. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports that when it comes to our trees it is important to be proactive before the next big storm hits the area.