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Potomac River Water Quality Update – Sampled July 2, 2025
The Upper Potomac Riverkeeper reports that all testing sites failed Maryland state standards for bacteria levels this week. This marks the second week in a row of widespread failures — something we haven’t seen in the past three years. Bo...
RiverBendApp provides you with weather watches & warnings for River Bend so you can prepare for what's ahead.
This week’s bacteria results are in. Upper Potomac Riverkeeper urges caution in the Potomac, Antietam & Monocacy Rivers. It’s hot, but stay safe:
Don’t go underwater
Wash hands before eating
Avoid ingesting river water
Good morning, everyone! It’s Sunday, June 22, and we’ve got a sunny start to the day, with temperatures already climbing. Get ready, because this week could bring some intense heat!
Sunny and Hot Today
Today, we’re experiencing a classic summer day—the sun is shining, and the heat is on. Th...
Heat Advisory Update: Several Days of Hot and Humid Weather Ahead
Today marks the beginning of an extended stretch of hot and humid conditions across the region. Heat Advisories are currently in effect for portions of the area, with heat index values expected to reach between 100 and 105 degrees...
Information about the river's current state, forecasts, and any relevant updates. Current river levels, water flow, and any unusual conditions like debris or obstacles. Weather outlook, including potential rain, thunderstorms, or other weather events that could impact river conditions.
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Weather prediction specifically covering the upcoming Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, providing details about the expected temperature, precipitation, cloud cover, and other weather conditions during those four days. Due to the longer time frame, weekend forecasts might be less accurate ...
The weather radar map is a visual representation of weather radar data, displayed on a geographical map, that shows the location, intensity, and movement of precipitation. It uses color-coding to represent different levels of precipitation intensity, allowing RiverBenders to easily identify areas...
The National Weather Service "10 day river level probability" refers to a forecast provided by the NWS that shows the likelihood of the Potomac River at Hancock reaching a certain level within the next 10 days
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