The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Montgomery County and surrounding areas from now through 8 p.m. The winds may gust up to 50 mph, which is strong enough to blow around unsecured objects.
Warm and breezy this afternoon, but that will bring the risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon into this evening. Stay weather aware, and be ready to act if a warning is issued for your area, or if severe weather threatens. #VAwx #WVwx #MDwx pic.twitter.com/RXOGk9bvhD
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) March 31, 2022
The county and surrounding areas are also under a severe thunderstorm watch from now until 10 p.m.
JUST IN: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for entire DC area through 10p. Wind advisory also issued, through 8p for gusts up to 50 mph. Gusty storms possible in region and isolated tornado or two not out of question.
Detailed briefing: https://t.co/VgjRmozNns pic.twitter.com/P4Wzufsu5a
— Capital Weather Gang (@capitalweather) March 31, 2022
The county’s Office of Emergency Management urges residents to stay aware of the weather and head indoors if a warning is issued.
⛈️We are monitoring the potential for severe thunderstorms this afternoon & evening.
➡️Stay weather aware. Head indoors if you hear thunder or if a warning is issued
📲Sign up for Alert Montgomery to receive severe weather alerts directly to your phones: https://t.co/2Lf6i5FjdQ https://t.co/BtYowdMfoP pic.twitter.com/eT5TOJhVFH
— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) March 31, 2022
