Tornado Watch Issued for Montgomery County

Severe thunderstorms expected to hit region this afternoon

April 20, 2015 3:24 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Montgomery County and much of Maryland as possibly severe thunderstorms move into the area.

Currently, the watch is in effect until 10 p.m. It was issued at 3:05 p.m.

The weather service reports the thunderstorms are expected to move into the area this afternoon, “A few of the thunderstorms may become severe with a threat of damaging wind gusts… large hail and an isolated tornado.”

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