Thunderstorms Expected Thursday as NWS Issues a Flash Flood Watch
It’s going to be a rainy Thursday.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County effective from 2 p.m. Thursday through Friday at 2 a.m.
According to the NWS, light showers are expected Thursday morning, with thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. Heavy rainfall and lightning are likely to occur. Heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected. Runoff from the rain may cause rapid rises of water in low-lying urban areas as well as streams and creeks resulting in flash flooding.
Montgomery County officials advise residents that flooding kills more people every year than any other weather hazard. Do not drive through flooded areas. If you live in a flood prone area, be prepared to move to higher ground if flooding develops. Please stay alert for any warnings.
Stay weather alert. If you encounter high water while driving, remember to turn around.
The NWS has issued a Flood Watch for Montgomery County beginning at 2 PM Thursday May 31st. Expect heavy rainfall that may produce flooding within the next 24 hours. More info: https://t.co/GbqJN81mny
— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) May 31, 2018
A Flash Flood Watch has been posted today for much of the region (dark green). Focus will be I-81 today & metro corridor tonight. Be prepared to seek higher ground should flooding develop. Don't drive through flooded roadways, as this is a leading cause of death due to floods. pic.twitter.com/96HY4JY7GC
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) May 31, 2018
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