Montgomery Community Media

UPDATED 9.3.14 6:45 a.m. Power has been restored to all but five Pepco customers in Montgomery County, according to online outage maps. UPDATED 9.2.14 Strong storms knocked down trees and caused power outages across Montgomery County on Sept. 2. According to Pepco online outage maps, there were 3,200 customers in Montgomery County without power at […]

UPDATED at 3 p.m. on August 12 The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for almost all of south Montgomery County. Officials said almost four inches of rain has fallen today. The following roads remain closed with water rescues ongoing: –Bradley Boulevard (MD 191) is now closed between MD 190 and Kentsdale […]

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County until 10 p.m.  tonight ( July 15). Expected heavy rains may have the potential to cause severe and unexpected flooding within the next 24 hours. Flash floods kill more people every year than any other weather hazard. Do not drive through flooded […]

The National Weather Service has issued a severs thunderstorm watch for Montgomery County this afternoon and evening. The primary threat with these storms could include heavy rain, large hail, lightning and isolated tornadoes. Those with outdoor plans should monitor the skies and be prepared for threatening weather. A severe thunderstorm watch means conditions are favorable […]

UPDATED, 7 a.m., July 14. Just 42 customers are without power this morning, after nasty storms rumbled through the area last night, according to Pepco. Most of those Montgomery County customers were in Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village, according to Pepco’s outage map. ORIGINAL POST The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Montgomery […]

UPDATED 7/3/14 at 2 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Montgomery County.  Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. ORIGINAL POST The National Weather Service (NWS) reports that Tropical Storm Arthur strengthened overnight and was upgraded to a hurricane early this morning (July 3). Hurricane Arthur is forecast […]

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Montgomery County this afternoon and evening. Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. The primary threat with these storms could include heavy rain, large hail, lightning and isolated tornadoes. Those with outdoor plans should monitor the skies and be prepared for threatening weather. […]

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from noon – 7 p.m. today (July 2). According to the advisory, heat index values will be nearing 105 degrees with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and dewpoints in the low to mid 70s. A heat advisory means the combination of high temperatures and […]

UPDATED The tornado watch has expired but a severe thunderstorm and flash flood warning has been issued for Montgomery County. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer reports several vehicles are stranded in high water and water rescues are ongoing. Firefighters have been dispatched to several house fires that may have been ignited by lightning. ————————————– […]

The National Weather Service’s Chris Strong recently talked about the importance of being weather ready and the four threats that hurricanes can bring to our region. Related: