Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect In Montgomery County

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — Montgomery County is under a severe thunderstorm watch Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Forecasters say scattered, severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts and large hail are possible Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Heavy rain from thunderstorms could also result in isolated instances of flooding.

Rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible, the National Weather Service said.

The watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday for D.C., Central and Southern Maryland and northern/central Virginia.

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