Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Pr. George's and Montgomery Counties

Updated, 10 p.m.: The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until midnight for seven Maryland counties, including Prince George's and Montgomery counties.

Original Post: 6:30 p.m.: Isolated thunderstorms Thursday evening may cause damaging winds across the Washington, DC, metro region, according to the National Weather Service.

Residents of Montgomery and Prince George's counties may be affected.

In Prince George's County, residents can expect heavy rain and damaging wind gusts of up to 60 mph between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., according to a NWS alert.

The service warns residents outside or driving during the storms to take precautions. Drivers are advised to avoid standing water on roadways.