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January 21, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Winter Weather Advisory is in Effect for Montgomery County

UPDATED The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for Montgomery County until 8 a.m. on Thursday. According to the NWS, the advisory is for freezing drizzle and areas of freezing fog. The advisory indicates that light snow is also possible late tonight into early Thursday morning. Untreated roads and sidewalks may […]

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January 20, 2015 | Krista Brick

Winter Weather Expected Later This Morning

UPDATED Say it isn’t so! The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that hits the ground just as you do this morning. The advisory starts at 6 a.m. Wednesday and predicts one to three inches of snow. The snow is expected to fall later this morning and continue through the day. The […]

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January 14, 2015 | Sonya Burke

NWS Issues Winter Weather Advisory for Snow

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for snow from 4 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Jan. 14. According to the advisory, about one inch of snow could accumulate. The snow is expected to begin between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning before mixing with periods of sleet and dissipating […]

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January 11, 2015 | Sonya Burke

National Weather Service Issues Freezing Rain Advisory

UPDATED The National Weather Service (NWS)  has issued a freezing rain advisory for Monday morning in Montgomery County. The freezing rain advisory has been extended until 1 p.m. for some parts of Montgomery County. A freezing rain advisory is issued when frozen precipitation is expected that may impact travel. Motorists are urged to slow down […]

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January 5, 2015 | Krista Brick

Snowy Tuesday Commute Forecast

Break out those boots and mittens you got as holiday gifts. It looks like you are going to need them this week. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for our area from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. The Service said the heaviest will come right about 6 a.m. to 11 a.m., […]

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December 23, 2014 | Aline Barros

Dense Fog Advisory for Montgomery County Until 6 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory until 6 p.m. on Dec. 23. Visibility may be reduced to one-quarter mile or less. Areas of dense fog can cause sudden reductions in visibility and rapidly changing condition. If driving, slow down, use your low-beam headlights and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

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December 8, 2014 | Sonya Burke

NWS Extends Winter Weather Advisory

UPDATE 12/9 at 1 p.m. – The National Weather Service has extended a winter weather advisory from now until 6 p.m. for freezing rain and sleet in Montgomery County. Motorists are urged to use caution as road conditions may become hazardous. ORIGINAL – The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory from now […]

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October 15, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Turn Around, Don’t Drown (PHOTO)

Rain and localized flooding is in the forecast for Montgomery County today. According to the National Weather Service, flash floods kill more people every year than any other weather hazard. Here are some safety tips provided by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service for motorists who may be driving in heavy rains: -Know your location […]

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September 24, 2014 | Staff Writer

NWS Issues Flood Watch for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Montgomery County until late tonight. According to the National Weather Service, heavy rains may have the potential to cause severe and unexpected flooding within the next 24 hours. Low pressure approaching from the southern Atlantic states will bring periods of moderate to heavy rain across […]

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September 6, 2014 | Sonya Burke

NWS Issues Severe Thunderstorm & Flash Flood Warnings

UPDATED at 7:30 p.m. The National Weather Service issues a flash flood warning for Montgomery County. Flood warning unti 9:15 pm for Howard, Price George’s and Montgomery counties. Do not drive through standing water. EM — MDMEMA (@MDMEMA) September 6, 2014 UPDATED at 6:50 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for […]

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