5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 18

Good morning, Potomac. It’s almost the weekend, so here are the five things you need to know to get your through the day.

1. Don’t forget those sunglasses because it’s going to be a beautiful day! It will be sunny with a high near 74 degrees with winds reaching about 28 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. The low will be around 46 degrees this evening.

2. If you’re looking for things to do this weekend, check out our , which features great options for the family. Our  feature helps you with planning some alternative options, like shows, exhibits and library events. Be sure to read both for a well-balanced weekend.

3. In case you missed it yesterday, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue said a in Potomac. Fire and Rescue released that no one was home at the time of the blast and initial damage is estimated at $25,000.

The residence at 9214 Inglewood Dr. involved in the explosion is a 7,560 square-foot house on two acres of land in Potomac. As of January 2011, the property had a base value of $4,052,320, according to the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is urged to call the Montgomery County Fire and Explosives Tip Line at 240-777-2263. Callers can remain anonymous and the tip line is available 24 hours a day.

Potomac Patch will follow up with this story as more information becomes available.

4. Enjoy the flowers in bloom and the warm weather as the actual first day of Spring is on its way. This Sunday, March 20, is known as the first day of Spring and hopefully this means no more cold weather will come to Potomac. Sunday’s forecast is mostly sunny with a high near 55 degrees.

5. Are you on the market for a new house in the area? Check back later today for the weekly House Hunt feature, which highlights some of the open houses in Potomac this weekend. Also, it includes a photo gallery of all of the houses for your convenience. No need to thank us!