September 2, 2014 | by Staff Writer

Strong Storms Sweep Across MoCo (PHOTOS)

UPDATED 9.3.14 6:45 a.m.
Power has been restored to all but five Pepco customers in Montgomery County, according to online outage maps.

UPDATED 9.2.14 Strong storms knocked down trees and caused power outages across Montgomery County on Sept. 2. According to Pepco online outage maps, there were 3,200 customers in Montgomery County without power at 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday night. That number was up from just 2,000 customers in Montgomery County without power shortly before 9 p.m.

Storm damage – Rockville pic.twitter.com/9HvRW6rhkY

— Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) September 2, 2014

Storm damage – Norbeck Road east of Georgia Ave. pic.twitter.com/D1swYcdwvd

— Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) September 2, 2014

@mymcmedia power out in Kensington, but storm hours ago. Estimates for return are different everywhere you check. @PepcoConnect

— Wendy Nevett Bazil (@healthierkitchn) September 3, 2014

ORIGINAL POST
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Montgomery County this afternoon.

Storms moved across Montgomery County around 4 p.m. today.

According to a Alert Gaithersburg message, outdoor activities should be postponed until the severe weather passes.

Residents are urged to seek safe shelter indoors until the storm passes and to remain alert for any additional warnings.