Tropical Storm Ian will be moving through our region this weekend, bringing heavy rainfall and potentially high winds. This weather could bring down trees, causing damage to electrical equipment and resulting in power outages for residents. If you are a PEPCO customer and experience a power outage, please report it through one of the following […]
In the wake of the recent Tropical Storm Ian, the Prince George’s County officials got some updates from the National Weather Service this afternoon about the expected impacts for our area. Currently there are no Watches, Warnings or Advisories for Prince George’s County. At the time of the call, Tropical Storm Ian was located just […]
Get your snow shovels ready, we have a chance for accumulating snow Monday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for D.C. and surrounding areas for 2 to 4 inches of snow in general, with some areas getting up to 6 inches or more of snow. D.C. was initially under a […]
A Tornado Watch has been issued for our area until 7 p.m. this evening (Wednesday). Stay tuned to your local news channels for more info. A tornado watch means weather conditions could lead to the formation of severe storms and possible tornadoes. Be prepared. Know your safe location if you are told to take shelter. […]
Heavy snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected in our area, including portions of central and southern Maryland, the District of Columbia, and northern Virginia. WHEN…From 3 AM to noon EST Sunday. IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. Snow is expected to begin between 3 AM and 5 AM, and may briefly mix with […]
Pepco, in a press release, stated that they are continuing to closely monitor a weather forecast that calls for a combination of rain, snow, ice, and gusty winds that are expected to impact the company’s service area today and Thursday of this week. The combination of heavy wet snow, ice, and windy conditions can down […]
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch this afternoon. Earlier they forecasted scattered severe thunderstorms, with storms expected to hit our County later this afternoon and this evening. Damaging wing gusts, up to 40 mph, are expected to accompany these storms. Expect heavy rain, about 1-2 inches across the I-95 corridor. Heavy rain […]
This evening, the National Weather Service issued the tornado watch, which runs until 3 a.m. on April 15. According to the Watch (please see below), 13 Maryland counties, plus the city of Baltimore, have been asked to watch the tornado until early Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Showers and scattered thunderstorms are […]
With Hurricane Florence now a Category 4 storm making landfall Thursday morning around the Carolinas, residents should prepare their homes and households in case of the storm’s impact. For up-to-date storm information, please visit: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ The City of College Park is actively monitoring the weather 24/7 to prepare for the storm. In preparation for potential […]
The City is still tracking this winter weather that will continue into today and push through tonight. Today’s trash collection is still on schedule. It has been advised to avoid or even delay travel today, in order to let the plowing teams safely clear/treat your roads. If you must travel, please keep in mind that wet […]
Accu-Weather predicts snow will begin in our area between 11:00 PM today and 12:00 AM tomorrow across the Washington and Baltimore metro areas; the heaviest snow is forecasted to move into the area at 3:00 AM tomorrow (Thursday, January 4, 2018). The highest chances for snow will be near and east of Interstate 95. An accumulation […]
Here are some tips to help you prepare for the winter, courtesy of the National Fire Protection Association! Have your furnace inspected and serviced by an Indoor air quality specialist in furnace repair in Virginia Beach, VA who provides furnace repair service in Carbondale. This way you’ll prevent any heating problems during the cold season. Furthermore, […]
The National Weather Service is forecasting extreme cold temperatures through Monday, February 15th. The day-time temperatures will range from the mid teens to low 20’s with wind chills remaining in the teens. Dress in layers and use caution. Extreme cold can cause degrees of frostbite and hypothermia. Here are a few tips you may want […]
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until midnight tomorrow. Current models predict between 1 to 3 inches of snow and any amount of accumulated snow has the possibility of impacting electric, gas and water services in the area. Pepco has about 150 linemen, 200 contractors and 200 tree crews available to […]
Due to the inclement weather, City offices are closed tomorrow. The weather services are predicting heavy snow to begin before daybreak at a rate of 1 to possibly 2″ per hour until around 11 am. Temps will continue to fall. Accumulation 6-8″. Rain will begin turning to freezing rain and sleet. PW phones will be […]
Dr. Fazlul Kabir is a six-term City Council Member of the City of College Park District 1.