Montgomery Community Media

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 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 has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Montgomery County until 5:45 p.m. The warning urges residents to prepare for “immediately damaging wind gusts and frequent cloud to ground lightning.” The NWS recommends that those in Potomac, Chevy Chase, Rockville, North Potomac, Aspen Hill, Olney, Gaithersburg, and Montgomery Village move indoors to […]

UPDATED The watch has been canceled. ORIGINAL POST The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Watch for Montgomery County effective immediately. Be prepared. Tornadoes can form from severe thunderstorms with little or no advanced warning. Know your safe room in your home, at school, and at work. Do not use highway overpasses as […]

The National Weather Service has issued a freezing rain advisory for Montgomery County today. The advisory is in effect from now – 10 a.m. on Feb. 19. Milder temperatures are expected to follow the rain.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for snow from 10 p.m. tonight (Feb. 17) until 6 a.m. on Feb. 18. According to the advisory, snow may end as a brief period of sleet and freezing rain. Here’s what you should know: Accumulations: 1-2 inches, little or no ice accumulation from freezing […]

UPDATED The National Weather Service (NWS) has upgraded a Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Storm Warning meaning heavy snow is imminent for Montgomery County beginning tomorrow morning, Tuesday, Jan. 21, through the evening hours. According to the NWS, heavy snow with totals of 4-8″ is expected for Montgomery County. Residents should begin winter storm […]

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Montgomery County until 6 a.m. on Friday, January 3rd. A winter weather advisory is issued when frozen precipitation is expected which may impact travel. Caution should be used during any travel. Snow begins this afternoon (Jan. 2) and will continue throughout the night with […]

June 13 @ 6:00 p.m. After the severe storm passed through, the National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning for Montgomery County. Residents should not try to cross flooded roads. Flooded areas may be harder to identify at night so use caution while driving. Update June 13 @ 3:53 p.m. The National Weather Service issued […]

Update: The National Weather service has issued a tornado warning for northern Montgomery County until 7:30 p.m. Residents should seek safe shelter. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch effective immediately for Montgomery County until 10 p.m. Be prepared. Tornadoes can form from severe thunderstorms with little or no advanced warning. Know your […]