NWS Issues Flash Flood Warning for Montgomery County, Severe Thunderstorm Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning until 7:15 p.m. for portions of Montgomery County.

According to the warning, thunderstorms are producing heavy rain across the area. Up to three inches have already fallen and more rain is expected. The locations that may experience flooding are Germantown, Gaithersburg, Olney, Montgomery Village, Redland, Washington Grove, Laytonsville and Brookeville, according to the NWS. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 5 p.m. Monday.

Remember, turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Germantown MD, Gaithersburg MD, North Potomac MD until 5:00 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/8KnjiVe9UE

— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) July 17, 2017

Flash Flood Warning including Montgomery Village MD, Redland MD, Washington Grove MD until 7:15 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/eOHwMKIeUK

— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) July 17, 2017

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