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May 22, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Montgomery County until 10 p.m. this evening (May 22). A severe thunderstorm watch means conditions are favorable for severe storms in and close to the watch area. The primary threat with these storms could include extremely heavy rain, large hail, lightning, and isolated tornadoes. […]

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February 12, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Winter Storm Warning for Feb. 12-13

UPDATED The National Weather Service has upgraded a winter storm watch to a winter storm warning for Montgomery County from Feb. 12-13. Heavy snow and ice accumulations are now imminent. A winter storm warning means that significant amounts of snow, sleet, or freezing rain are expected. According to a message from Alert Gaithersburg, travel disruptions […]

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December 22, 2013 | Sonya Burke

Flash Flood Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County from midnight- 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23. A flash flood watch means that heavy rains may have the potential to cause severe and unexpected flooding within the next 24 hours. Flash floods kill more people every year than any other weather […]

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July 18, 2012 | Staff Writer

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Storm Alert: Pepco Calls in Extra Crews (Video)

UPDATED 7/18, 4:20 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Montgomery County until 9 p.m. and a severe thunderstorm warning until 5 p.m. Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. The primary threat with these storms include heavy rain, damaging winds, large hail, lightning and isolated tornadoes. In anticipation […]

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