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August 7, 2017 | Staff Writer

UPDATED: NWS Cancels Flash Flood Watch

UPDATED The National Weather Service has canceled the flash flood watch. 415pm: Flash Flood Watch CANCELLED. Heavy rain threat has ended. — NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) August 7, 2017 It’s going to be a rainy Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for central and southeast portions of Montgomery County (Bethesda, Gaithersburg, […]

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August 7, 2017 | Sonya Burke

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 […]

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July 28, 2017 | Staff Writer

Flash Flood Watch in Effect Through Saturday Afternoon

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch through Saturday afternoon. High water has closed Muncaster Mill Road at Bowie Mill Road, according to an Alert Montgomery message at 2:13 p.m. Muncaster Mill Road (MD115) at Bowie Mill Rd due to flooding. Please avoid the area if you can. Please do not drive through […]

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July 18, 2017 | Staff Writer

UPDATED NWS Cancels Flood Warning for Montgomery County

UPDATED: The National Weather Service  canceled the flood warning for portions of Montgomery County at 5;52 p.m. The National Weather Service has cancelled the FLOOD WARNING for Montgomery County. For more info: https://t.co/rtq2ptI24Q #mdweather — Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) July 18, 2017 The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning until 10:15 p.m. for […]

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July 17, 2017 | Sonya Burke

NWS Issues Flash Flood Warning for Montgomery County, Severe Thunderstorm Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning until 7:15 p.m. for portions of Montgomery County. According to the warning, thunderstorms are producing heavy rain across the area. Up to three inches have already fallen and more rain is expected. The locations that may experience flooding are Germantown, Gaithersburg, Olney, Montgomery Village, Redland, […]

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July 13, 2017 | Sonya Burke

National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory for MoCo

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Montgomery County, effective from noon – 8 p.m., Thursday. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-to-upper 90s, with a heat index around 105 degrees. According to the NWS, a heat advisory means that a period of high temperatures is expected. The combination of high […]

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June 19, 2017 | Sonya Burke

NWS Issues Flash Flood Watch for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County, effective from  3 p.m. thru 9 p.m. today. It’s part of a cold front that will move thru the region this afternoon and early evening. According to the NWS, widespread showers and thunderstorms will accompany the front some of which could produce […]

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June 12, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

Interfaith Works Offers Cooling Centers To Avoid Heat Exhaustion

There were roughly a dozen people that took shelter in the Men’s Sleeping Room at Interfaith Works, 8106 Georgia Ave., as temperatures climbed to the upper 90s in Silver Spring early Monday. The temperature in Silver Spring reached a high of 92 degrees on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.  Tuesday’s forecast predicts a […]

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May 31, 2017 | Staff Writer

UPDATED: NWS Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Montgomery County

UPDATED: The National Weather Service has updated the severe thunderstorm warning to include Aspen Hill and Olney through 6:30 p.m. Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Aspen Hill MD, Odenton MD, Olney MD until 6:30 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/K7bEhaLISi — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) May 31, 2017 The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts […]

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May 31, 2017 | Staff Writer

Patchy Fog Alert, Commuters Advised to Slow Down

Your morning commute may be slowed by patchy fog today, according to the National Weather Service. Visibility may be a quarter mile or less in some areas of Montgomery County during the early morning hours. Motorists should slow down, and use caution. Its starting out foggy again in spots, so drivers should use caution. Becoming […]

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