Montgomery Community Media

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County from midnight- 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23. A flash flood watch means that 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 […]

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch (until 10 a.m.) for Montgomery County. According to the watch, severe thunderstorms are possible until 10 a.m. on Dec. 22. The primary threat with these storms could include heavy rain, large hail, lightning and isolated tornadoes. A severe thunderstorm watch means conditions are favorable for […]

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Montgomery County from 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 to 1 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Snow will overspread the area early Saturday morning, snow will change to sleet and freezing rain Saturday afternoon and evening. Accumulations of 1 to 3 inches of snow and sleet […]

The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory until 2 a.m. on Dec. 10. Visibility may be reduced to one-quarter mile or less. Areas of dense fog will cause sudden reductions in visibility and rapidly changing conditions. Black ice will also form when temperatures drop below freezing this evening, especially on untreated roadways, […]

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Montgomery County from 4 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Nov. 26. A winter weather advisory is issued when frozen precipitation is expected which may impact travel. Travel may become hazardous. Caution should be used.

UPDATED Over 16,000 Pepco customers in Montgomery County lost power during an afternoon thunderstorm on Sept. 12. According to Pepco spokesperson Shelley Kudelka, crews are on scene assessing damage. Kudelka said a substation near Pooks Hill Road in Bethesda was knocked off line during the storm and about half of the outages are in the […]

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Montgomery County until 9 p.m. on July 20. Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. The primary threat with these storms could include extremely heavy rain, large hail, lightning, and isolated tornadoes. Those with outdoor plans should monitor the skies and be prepared […]

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from noon to 8 p.m. on July 19. Temperatures are expected to soar in the upper 90s and heat index values will be between 105 and 109 degrees. A heat advisory means that a period of high temps is expected and the combination of high humidity […]

UPDATED @ 2:50 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning through 3:15 p.m. for Montgomery County. Significant cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Outdoor activities should be postponed until this storm passes. Severe Thunderstorms can produce tornadoes with little or no advanced warning. Residents are urged to seek […]

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County until 6 p.m. on June 18. Heavy rain 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 areas. […]