NWS Issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Montgomery County effective from now thru 10 p.m.

Residents should note that heat advisory remains in effect for Montgomery County until 8 p.m. tonight as well.

According to Metro officials, trains are operating at a 35 mph speed restriction at all above ground stations because of today’s high temperatures.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch from 7/25/2016 3:32 PM to 10:00 PM for Montgomery County. https://t.co/mZojOCPiMY

— MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire (@mcfrs) July 25, 2016

240pm: BWI has hit 100 degrees for the first time since 2012, which also ties the record daily high previously set in 2010.

— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) July 25, 2016

Trains are operating at a 35 mph speed restriction at all above ground stations due to high track temperatures. System-wide delays possible.

— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) July 25, 2016

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