Excessive Heat Warning Issued for Wednesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Central and Southeast Montgomery County for Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. Expect dangerously hot conditions with heat… Read More
Weather/Environment
Heat Advisory Tuesday and Wednesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory for the county along with other parts of the region for Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. There was… Read More
Heat Advisory Monday
Montgomery County has activated a Hyperthermia Alert Monday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. It’s the fifth day in a row for such an alert. The National Weather Service (NWS)… Read More
Another Hyperthermia Alert for Saturday as Extreme Heat Continues
As hot and humid weather continues, the county is under a Hyperthermia Alert on Saturday. The alert lasts 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. The county is also under a… Read More
County Under Hyperthermia Alert Friday
The county is under a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat Friday from noon to 8 p.m. The county’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security tells residents to expect the heat index… Read More
Small Earthquake Reported in Spencerville
A “microearthquake” shook the Spencerville area late Monday night according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake, which registered 1.8 on the Richter scale and originated about 3.5 miles… Read More
County Under Hyperthermia Alert Wednesday; Thunderstorms Possible
The county is under a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat Wednesday. And according to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms are possible in the area with some forecast to be severe… Read More
New ‘eSolar’ Program Aims to Streamline Approvals for Rooftop Solar Panels
The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services has launched “eSolar,” an automated application designed to streamline the permit process for rooftop solar systems. The program is limited to licensed contractors… Read More
County Issues Heat Emergency Alert Starting Saturday
The county will be under a Heat Emergency Alert beginning Saturday, June 22 and continuing through Sunday, June 23. The county’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) issued… Read More
County Offers Fans for Those Suffering During High Temperatures
With temperatures predicted to be in the 90s throughout this week and into next, Montgomery County is offering free fans and helpful advice. To receive a fan, call the Department… Read More
County Recycling Launches ‘Backyard Food Scraps Compost Bin Sale’
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the “Spring 2024 Backyard Food Scraps Compost Bin Truck Sale” pickup event on Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23. The Recycling… Read More
County Begins Work on Nation’s Largest Renewable Energy-Powered Transit Depot
Montgomery County ceremoniously broke ground Friday at its bus depot in Derwood for a project featuring solar arrays, electric bus chargers, and battery energy storage. In about 15 months, the… Read More