@SourcetheSpring

Source of the Spring covers the latest news, events, and developments in the communities of Silver Spring and Takoma Park, Maryland.

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Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS
@ReadyMontgomeryJan 30
Emergency food distribution: On Friday 1/30, 16 schools are open for meal pick up between 12-2 p.m. Families may receive up to 3 days of meals. El viernes 1/30, 16 escuelas estarán abiertas para recoger comidas entre el 12-2 pm. Familias pueden recibir hasta 3 días de comidas.
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NWS Baltimore-Washington
@NWS_BaltWashJan 24
Significant snow is expected across the entire area late tonight-Sun. Most will see between 5-10" of snow with more north & west of Baltimore/Washington DC & less across southern MD/central VA due to mixing. More snow & ice info: weather.gov/lwx/winter. #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx #DCwx
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NWS Baltimore-Washington
@NWS_BaltWashJan 21
Confidence is high for a significant winter storm for the region Saturday into Sunday. Significant travel delays, closures, and threats to life and property are becoming increasingly likely. Now is the time to plan to minimize impact on you and your family.
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Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS
@ReadyMontgomeryJan 21
❄️ Winter weather is likely headed our way this weekend. ⚠️ Start preparing now!🔦 ❄️ Es probable que este fin de semana llegue el tiempo invernal. ⛄️ ⚠️ ¡Empiece a prepararse ahora!🔦 #MDwx @MontgomeryCoMD @MontCoExec
Winter Storm Planning Timeline A few days before: Have emergency supplies in your car & home Check smoke & carbon monoxide detectors Refill the fuel for your car & home heating The day before: Adjust plans Have many wants to get warnings Bring pets indoors During & After: Drive only if needed & stay informed Check on neighbors & family Properly ventilate heat sources keep generators at least 20 feet from your home Take is slow while shoveling

ALT Winter Storm Planning Timeline A few days before: Have emergency supplies in your car & home Check smoke & carbon monoxide detectors Refill the fuel for your car & home heating The day before: Adjust plans Have many wants to get warnings Bring pets indoors During & After: Drive only if needed & stay informed Check on neighbors & family Properly ventilate heat sources keep generators at least 20 feet from your home Take is slow while shoveling

Cronograma de planificación ante tormentas invernales Unos días antes: Tenga suministros de emergencia preperados Verifique los detectores de humo y CO2 Recarga el combustible para la calefacción de tu coche El día anterior: Ajustar planes Tengo muchos maneras de recibir avisos Llevar mascotas adentro Durante y después: Maneja sólo si es necesario Verifique a vecinos y familiares Ventilar adecuadamente las fuentes de calor. Mantenga los generadores al menos a 20 pies de casa Palee con calma

ALT Cronograma de planificación ante tormentas invernales Unos días antes: Tenga suministros de emergencia preperados Verifique los detectores de humo y CO2 Recarga el combustible para la calefacción de tu coche El día anterior: Ajustar planes Tengo muchos maneras de recibir avisos Llevar mascotas adentro Durante y después: Maneja sólo si es necesario Verifique a vecinos y familiares Ventilar adecuadamente las fuentes de calor. Mantenga los generadores al menos a 20 pies de casa Palee con calma

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Significant Flash Flooding is occurring along Sligo Creek from Bethesda through Takoma Park. Seek higher ground IMMEDIATELY if you are in these areas! Head all road closures and avoid this area. FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY is in effect!
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Severe thunderstorms cause downed trees, property damage in Montgomery County  bethesdamagazine.com/2025/06…
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Hot conditions are expected today with scattered to numerous afternoon and evening severe t-storms. Have a way to get warning via phone, tv, and internet. More at weather.gov/lwx. #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx #DCwx
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Showers & thunderstorms will develop later this afternoon/evening. Heavy rainfall could lead to instances of flash flooding, especially in urban areas. A Flood Watch is in for the DC Metro southward. Remain weather aware, more info at weather.gov/lwx
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Park Police MC@ParkPolice4 Jun 2025
Sligo Creek Parkway between Wayne Ave and Piney Branch is closed due to a downed tree. We will advise when the road has reopened.
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Oscar Méndez@MendezOsc_3 Jun 2025
At Silver Spring Library today from 10am–1pm! We’re sharing essential fire safety tips, including how to check your smoke alarm’s safety and expiration date. Learn about our programs to help keep our community safe and prepared. @mcfrsPIO
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A Tornado Watch has been issued for Montgomery County until 12 am Sat., 5/31. Thunderstorms this evening will have the potential to produce hail, damaging winds, & isolated tornadoes. Seek shelter if a warning is issued for your location. More info: ow.ly/oNus50W1VJY #MdWx
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An active couple of days of weather coming up today and Saturday. Turning quieter and warmer as we head into early next week. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx
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A Flood Watch has been issued for all locations east of the Blue Ridge & Catoctins from 7 PM Fri through 4 AM Sat. This is for the risk of flash flooding given the potential of multiple rounds of storms, some of which may produce up to 2 to 3 inches of rain. #MDwx #DCwx #VAwx
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Shane M Worth@tatzanx20 May 2025
Motorkat Marks Two Years in Takoma Park with Crab-Themed Celebration | Source of the Spring sourceofthespring.com/takoma…
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Rain is expected Wednesday across Maryland and could impact the morning commute. 🔹Slow down and keep a safe distance 🔹If your windshield wipers are on, turn on your headlights 🔹Keep an eye out for standing water. Turn around, don't drown xitter.cf/NWS_BaltWash/status/19…
NWS Baltimore-Washington
@NWS_BaltWash20 May 2025
A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of western MD, the eastern panhandle of WV, and the Northern VA Blue Ridge from early Wednesday morning until late Wednesday. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
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Dry and breezy conditions continue today. Winds decrease tonight into Tuesday as the next weather system approaches the area. Showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast from west to east late Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night. High rain chances continue into Wednesday.
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State awards grants to Bethesda eatery, other businesses to offset Purple Line losses bethesdamagazine.com/2025/05…
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Showers will gradually spread north across the area today into tonight. Rain chances continue into Wednesday. Some of the rain tonight into Tuesday could be locally heavy. A few instances of flooding are possible, especially in areas adjacent to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
An infographic shows the forecast summary for the next 3 days. Today, clouds increase with rain spreading north. Tuesday, rain likely which could be heavy at times. Wednesday, showers and isolated thunderstorms. A photo is included of a red barn sitting at the foot of a tree covered hill beneath cloudy skies.

ALT An infographic shows the forecast summary for the next 3 days. Today, clouds increase with rain spreading north. Tuesday, rain likely which could be heavy at times. Wednesday, showers and isolated thunderstorms. A photo is included of a red barn sitting at the foot of a tree covered hill beneath cloudy skies.

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New state ethics rules authored by MoCo delegate become law bethesdamagazine.com/2025/05…
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Showers will be more common this morning before tapering this afternoon. Below normal temperatures are expected through tonight, with patchy frost possible in the valleys of the Allegheny Mountains. Dry and seasonable conditions are expected this weekend.
An infographic shows the forecast summary for the next 3 days. Today, morning rain with afternoon showers. Saturday, mostly sunny. Sunday, partly sunny. An image of a serene tree-lined river is included in the graphic.

ALT An infographic shows the forecast summary for the next 3 days. Today, morning rain with afternoon showers. Saturday, mostly sunny. Sunday, partly sunny. An image of a serene tree-lined river is included in the graphic.

A map of forecast high temperatures shows values in the upper 50s to upper 60s.

ALT A map of forecast high temperatures shows values in the upper 50s to upper 60s.

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