The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for Montgomery County until 7pm. At 6:06, Doppler radar indicated a thunderstorm approaching the County which has intensified past severe limits.
Significant cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. All outdoor activities in the following areas should be postponed until this storm passes.
Locations in the path of this storm include:
LANDOVER...
BLADENSBURG...
CHEVERLY...
SEAT PLEASANT...
MITCHELLVILLE...
NEW CARROLLTON...
GREENBELT...
LARGO...
WOODMORE...
MITCHELLVILLE...
Severe Thunderstorms can produce tornados with little or no advanced warning. Residents are urged to seek safe shelter indoors until the storm passes and remain alert for any additional warnings. Any resident can report severe weather by replying to this alert, and the public is encouraged to do so.