A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 8pm today. Per the National Weather Service, “Expect wind gusts greater than 40 mph. Wind gusts of this magnitude will make driving high profile vehicles difficult, and cause loose outdoor objects to be blown around. Secure loose outdoor objects to prevent property damage.” This evening there have been several incidents reported by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS), though not all may be attributed to the wind. They can be seen below:
Alert Montgomery issued the following on Tuesday, April 15: A Wind Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service, from 4/15/2025 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Expect wind gusts greater than 40 mph. Wind gusts of this magnitude will make driving high profile vehicles difficult, and cause loose outdoor objects to be blown around. Secure loose outdoor objects to prevent property damage. (more…)
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a freeze warning in effect from 2am until 9am on Wednesday for portions of Maryland and Virginia, including upper Montgomery County.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect until 7pm this evening for portions of Northern Virginia, Central Maryland (including all of Montgomery County), and Washington DC.
The first week of spring has brought fairly seasonal weather, featuring a couple of colder days with high temperatures in the 50s on Wednesday and Thursday. However, temperatures are expected to warm up slightly on Friday, with a possibility of reaching the 80s on Saturday.
According to the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS), a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Montgomery County from 11 am to 7 pm Wed., 3/26. Conditions will be favorable for brush fires. Outdoor burning is not recommended. (more…)
On Sunday, March 9, at 2 am, we “spring forward” for daylight saving time, losing an hour of sleep but gaining an extra hour of daylight in the evening, with the sun setting at 7:09 p.m. that day. This shift also coincides with an anticipated rise in temperatures, reaching the mid-70s later in the week.
Alert Montgomery issued the following on Wednesday, March 5, at 11:20am: “A Wind Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Central/Southeast Montgomery County until 4:00 pm Wednesday, 3/5. Expect wind gusts greater than 40 mph. Wind gusts of this magnitude will make driving high profile vehicle difficult, and cause loose outdoor objects to be blown around. Secure loose outdoor objects to prevent property damage.”
The National Weather Service (NWS) has put out a Hazardous Weather Outlook for portions of eastern West Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western Maryland.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10am this morning to 7pm this evening for strong winds and low relative humidity for most of the immediate area, much of central and northern Maryland (including all of Montgomery County), and Northern Virginia.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced Wednesday morning that it will be seeking a state waiver for the required 180 instructional days after schools and offices were closed on Wednesday, Feb. 12 due to inclement weather.