A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Montgomery County and surrounding areas until 9:00pm, today, 9/7. The primary risk is large hail, damaging winds, and lightning. Severe thunderstorms can and […]
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Per the National Weather Service: “A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of the area this afternoon. Record heat is once again possible today. Drink plenty of fluids today and take plenty of breaks. Be sure to know the warning signs of heat-related illnesses.” The advisory begins at noon and lasts until 7pm today (Wednesday, September 6).
Montgomery County officials have also issued an Hyperthermia Alert and urge residents to take precautions to protect themselves, and their loved ones, against heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion. A Hyperthermia Alert is issued for the County when forecasted temperatures, and/or heat index, in at least part of the County is at least 95 degrees or higher creating a hazardous situation in which heat-stroke and heat exhaustion are likely.
Per the National Weather Service: “A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of the area between 12-8pm today. Heat index values this afternoon will range between 100-105 degrees. If spending extended times outdoors please stay hydrated & take plenty of breaks.”
Montgomery County has also issued a Heat Emergency. “These dangerously hot temperatures and heat index values could cause heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Try to stay in an air-conditioned location. Stay hydrated. When possible, take frequent breaks in a cool, shaded area.
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Montgomery County has activated a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat for Tuesday, Sep 5 from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Expect the heat index to be above 95 degrees. Stay hydrated. Take precautions to protect yourself & pets from heat-related illnesses: County officials urge residents to take precautions to protect themselves, and their loved ones, against heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion. A Hyperthermia Alert is issued for the County when forecasted temperatures, and/or heat index, in at least part of the County is at least 95 degrees or higher creating a hazardous situation in which heat-stroke and heat exhaustion are likely.
A Heat Emergency Alert could be issued for the County when dangerously hot conditions are present, including, but not limited to, temperatures and/or heat index reaching 105 degrees for a period of at least two days or longer for which it will be dangerous to anyone exposed to the heat for an extended period of time. Residents are also asked to check on elderly friends, relatives and neighbors who may be isolated, to ensure they are not showing signs of heat-related illnesses.
At approximately 9:25, many in the Mid-Atlantic region witnessed a shooting star streak through the sky. The Capital Weather Gang’s Jason Samenow described it as a “vibrant fireball” streaking across the Mid-Atlantic sky. “It is probable that the meteor — or rock from space that entered Earth’s atmosphere — was a fireball, or particularly bright meteor.”
Many in Virginia, DC, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York captured the bright shooting star on camera, including Instagram user @OfficiallyKingPhilly from right here in Montgomery County, MD (explicit language warning). His video and a collection of videos from meteorologist Justin Berk can be seen below:
Montgomery County has issued a Heat Emergency Alert from 12 – 6 pm on Monday, September 4. Residents should prepare for heat index values to reach 95+ degrees during the afternoon hours. These dangerously hot temperatures and heat index values could cause heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Try to stay in an air-conditioned location. Stay hydrated. When possible, take frequent breaks in a cool, shaded area.
Don’t forget your pets! If you see an animal outside who appears to be in danger, call the Animal Services Division at 301-279-8000. The following precautions will help residents remain safe and more comfortable during excessive heat days:
After a string of beautiful late summer days, hot temperatures will be making a return Sunday with highs expected to reach the mid 90s. It’s only going to get worse from there, as high temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s for most of the week.
Sunny skies and hot weather are the story for the week with Sunday looking to reach approximately 95° (and feel like the upper 90s), Monday is looking to get to about 97° (and feel like the low 100s), Tuesday at 98° (and feel like the low 100s), Wednesday to feel like the hottest day of the week with temps reaching 98° (and feel like 105°) and Thursday at about 96° (and feel like the low 100s).
The Farmers’ Almanac has released its 2022-2023 extended winter outlook. MoCo and almost all of Maryland seem to fall under the “Frosty, Flakey, Slushy” category. Just to our south and west is the “Cold, Stormy” category, which means that we may have a good amount of winter precipitation for the first time in a few years, according to the forecast.
The Farmers’ Almanac suggests that those of us living along the I-95 corridor from Washington to Boston, who saw a lack of wintry precipitation last winter, should experience “quite the opposite, with lots of rain/sleet and snowstorms to contend with.”
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has updated the air quality forecast to a Code Orange air day for the metropolitan Washington region today: Monday, August 21 due to ozone pollution. Code Orange levels mean the air is unhealthy for sensitive groups, including older adults, children, and people with heart or lung disease. COG advises the following health precautions:
Residents can check current air quality conditions on COG’s website or the Clean Air Partners website.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), “Hot and humid air paired with an approaching warm front will result in thunderstorms later today. Some storms may become severe, with damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado all possible threats.”
Temperatures are expected to approach 90° and feel warmer due to humidity. Chance for rain and/or thunderstorms increases in the afternoon and into the evening hours. Per the NWS, all of Maryland and Northern VA are in the ‘Slight Risk’ category for severe weather. Featured photo courtesy of the National Weather Service.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) provided an update following Monday’s severe thunderstorms. Per MCDOT at 8:42pm:
• Little Seneca & MD 355