Montgomery County is under a flash flood watch issued by the National Weather Service until 10 p.m. Monday. Showers and thunderstorms are expected Monday afternoon and evening. The storms may produce a few inches of rain in a short period of time resulting in streams and creeks overflowing their banks.
The National Weather Service issues a flash flood watch when there is a risk of flooding, a warning is issued when flooding is actually occurring.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from 2pm this afternoon through 10pm this evening. Showers and strong thunderstorms will develop and push eastward across the region. Aside from gusty winds and hail, this activity will bring heavy downpours which could lead to flash flooding. pic.twitter.com/LvK8ySuDtp
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) August 30, 2021
Flash Flood Watch issued for Mon, 8/30 from 2pm to 10pm. This is in addition to the other Flash Flood Watch for Wed, 9/1. More details: https://t.co/pt4uBG2a2M #MdWx
— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) August 30, 2021
