According to the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, “The @NWSSPC has just upgraded our area to a level 4 out of 5 for severe weather threat. This is very rare. Please pay attention to weather watching & warnings today. Have a plan ready to quickly seek shelter in a sturdy building away from windows, if warnings are issued today. To prepare for today’s weather: Charge battery-powered devices; fuel your vehicle; secure any loose outdoor furniture; locate your flashlight; and make sure you have some basic supplies available in case you lose power for a day or two.”
Per NWSSPC: “Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds will be the primary threat, some of these winds may become locally destructive. Additionally, a few tornadoes and large hail are possible. Isolated to scattered instances of flooding are also possible.”
The @NWSSPC has just upgraded our area to a level 4 out of 5 for severe weather threat. This is very rare.
Please pay attention to weather watching & warnings today.
Have a plan ready to quickly seek shelter in a sturdy building away from windows, if warnings are issued today. https://t.co/ogyjvgtEgz
— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) August 7, 2023
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