With summer coming to an end and the possibility of cooler weather in the coming weeks, two familiar publications are offering a look ahead at what winter 2026-2027 could bring to Montgomery County and the surrounding region.
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A new mesonet weather station is now online and streaming real-time environmental data from Laytonsville, according to the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac is offering two somewhat conflicting signals for the Washington, D.C. region in its newly released winter outlook for 2026-2027, though the area is firmly within the “cold, snowy” portion of the map.
Near-record heat and high humidity are expected across the region this week, with temperatures potentially approaching 100 degrees in some areas, according to the National Weather Service.
Near-record heat could bring temperatures approaching 100 degrees to Montgomery County and the surrounding region this week, according to the National Weather Service.
A weather display indicated that the temperature in Martinsburg, West Virginia, “reached” a blistering 147 degrees Friday, but residents can rest assured that the Eastern Panhandle did not suddenly become one of the hottest places on Earth.
A developing “super El Niño” could set the stage for a boom-or-bust winter when it comes to snow across the Washington, D.C. region, according to FOX 5 DC meteorologist Mike Thomas.
The Farmers’ Almanac has released its outlook for the 2026-2027 winter season, placing much of the Mid-Atlantic in a region expected to experience “coastal storms, snow, sleet, and mix.”
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for central and southeastern Montgomery County from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, warning that periods of heavy rain could lead to flash flooding. (more…)
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Montgomery County and much of the Washington, D.C. region until midnight Sunday as multiple rounds of heavy rain could lead to flash flooding. (more…)
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The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Montgomery County and a large portion of Maryland, along with parts of Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. The watch remains in effect until 10pm Tuesday.