IMMEDIATE ALERT SYSTEM ACTIVATION REQUESTED WITH XM RADIO RELAY... The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WARNING for Montgomery County effective immediately. THIS IS A DANGEROUS AND POSSIBLY LIFE THREATENING SITUATION!!! DAMAGE HAS BEEN REPORTED WITH THIS STORM. LARGE HAIL AND WINDS OVER 70MPH POSSIBLE..
Doppler radar has indicated strong rotation in this cell. A tornado may form at any time. If you are in the path of this storm, seek safe shelter immediately.
Areas in the path of this storm include:
BELTSVILLE...
HILLANDALE...
ADELPHI...
COLLEGE PARK...
GREENBELT...
LAUREL...
The safest place to be during a Tornado is in a basement. Fit under a work bench or other piece of sturdy furniture. If no basement is available, seek shelter on the lowest floor in a hallway or closet. Use blankets or pillows to cover your body and always stay away from windows.
Evacuate mobile homes and vehicles immediately. Do not use highway overpasses as shelters. If no shelter is available, lie flat in the nearest ditch or other low spot and cover your head with your hands.
Do not wait to hear or see this tornado before you take action. Tornadoes that form at night and those that are rain wrapped may not be visible. Seek safe shelter now!!!