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August 20, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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NWS Issues Flash Flood Watch for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County from 4 p.m. Thursday through the early evening. According to the NWS, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected ahead of a cold front that will cross the area. Rainfall of one to two inches with locally higher amounts will be possible in […]

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July 30, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Power Outages Follow Strong Storms in Montgomery County

UPDATED Over 3,700 Pepco customers are without power in the Gaithersburg area of Montgomery County as strong storms move into the area. According to the National Weather Service, winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with these storms. Locations impacted include Rockville, Gaithersburg, Damascus, Olney, and Germantown. A Pepco spokesperson […]

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July 20, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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National Weather Service Issues a Heat Advisory

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 […]

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July 14, 2015 | Sonya Burke

NWS Issues Flash Flood Watch for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Montgomery County from 2 p.m. today through late tonight. According to the Watch, thunderstorms may develop late today and tonight. These storms are expected to be slow moving and capable of producing heavy rainfall. Rainfall amounts of one to two inches may saturate […]

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July 9, 2015 | Staff Writer

National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Watch

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Montgomery County from now until midnight tonight. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected in our area. According to the National Weather Service, the potential exists for flash flooding to occur on small streams, creeks and urban areas. Residents are asked to monitor the weather […]

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July 6, 2015 | Aline Barros

Chance for Hazardous Weather This Evening

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook warning for most areas of Montgomery County this evening. According to NWS, severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts are also expected. Thunderstorms may also produce heavy rain and localized flooding tonight. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may […]

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June 30, 2015 | Sonya Burke

NWS Issues Thunderstorm Watch for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Montgomery County from now until 9 p.m. According to the watch, the primary threat with these storms includes heavy rain, large hail, lightning and damaging wind gusts. You can find more information, here. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH in effect for Montgomery County until 9PM. http://t.co/4qut0wK3Nz […]

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June 27, 2015 | Sonya Burke

National Weather Service Issues Flood Warnings

UPDATED The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood warning for Montgomery County from now until 5:30 p.m. and a flood warning is in effect until 8:15 p.m. for small streams. According to the NWS, heavy rains have saturated the area. Streams may begin to rise out of their banks as the rain continues. […]

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June 27, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Upper Potomac River Advisory

The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) urges boaters and other recreational users to avoid the Upper Potomac River, including its creeks and streams, this weekend. The National Weather Service is predicting heavy rains for the region that will lead to a dramatic rise in water levels. At Point of Rocks in Frederick County, forecasters believe […]

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June 26, 2015 | Sonya Burke

National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Watch

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Montgomery County from now through Saturday night. Heavy rains are expected late tonight through Saturday. According to the Watch, one to three inches are likely by the time a cold front clears the area late Saturday night. According to the National Weather Service, […]

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