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June 10, 2014 | Sonya Burke

NWS Issues Flash Flood Watch for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County from now until 2 a.m. on June 11. According to the NWS, thunderstorms that form during this period will be capable of producing flooding rains. Residents should expect extremely heavy rain that will flood low lying areas and streets with slow drainage. […]

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May 27, 2014 | Staff Writer

NWS Issues a Thunderstorm Watch for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service has issued a severe 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.

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May 22, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Montgomery County until 10 p.m. this evening (May 22). A severe thunderstorm watch means conditions are favorable for severe storms in and close to the watch area. The primary threat with these storms could include extremely heavy rain, large hail, lightning, and isolated tornadoes. […]

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May 10, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Montgomery County. According to the NWS, significant cloud to ground lightning may be occurring with this storm. Outdoor activities should be postponed until this storm passes. Severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes with little or no warning. Residents are urged to seek safe shelter indoors […]

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April 15, 2014 | Sonya Burke

NWS Issues Freeze Warning for Montgomery County

UPDATED  April 15 at 4:27 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for Montgomery County from late Tuesday night, April 15, through Wednesday morning, April 16, at 9 a.m. According to the warning, temperatures will be in the upper 20s to around 30. The low temperatures are expected to arrive overnight Tuesday into […]

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March 30, 2014 | Staff Writer

NWS Issues Flood Warning for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Montgomery County until 8 a.m. on March 31. According to the NWS, at 7 p.m. on March 30, Doppler radar rainfall estimates and stream gauges along the Seneca Creek indicate heavy rainfall is starting to produce flooding. Residents should expect extremely heavy rain that will […]

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March 30, 2014 | Staff Writer

NWS Issues a Winter Weather Advisory for March 30

UPDATED The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for Montgomery County that is in effect from now until midnight. According to the advisory, some areas can expect between two to four inches of snow. A winter weather advisory is issued when frozen precipitation is expected which may impact travel. Travel may […]

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March 26, 2014 | Staff Writer

NWS Warns of Snow Squalls in Western Montgomery County

The National Weather Service issued a special statement warning of bands of heavy snowfall to impact western Montgomery County through noon today. Visibility will be reduced and roads will quickly become snow covered. Areas affected include Poolesville, Darnestown, Potomac and Glen Echo.

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March 24, 2014 | Sonya Burke

NWS Issues Winter Weather Advisory for March 25

UPDATED Say it isn’t so. Spring snow? The National Weather Service has extended its winter weather advisory from now – 8 p.m. on March 25. Travel may become hazardous. Winter weather advisory extended until 8pm, 2-4 inches now anticipated. #mdwx #mocostorm — OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) March 25, 2014

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March 15, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Five Things You Need to Know Today, March 16

Here are five things you need to know in Montgomery County today (March 16). 1. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning, beginning at 7 p.m. tonight, for Montgomery County. Snow is on the way. 2. Montgomery County police are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred in Damascus on Saturday, March […]

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