If Tornado Warning Is Issued In Montco, Follow These Steps, Officials Say

EAGLEVILLE, PA — Public safety authorities in Montgomery County are offering tips, and warnings, as the most serious remnants of Tropical Storm Debby on Friday.

Heavy rain, thunderstorms, wind damage, flooding, and even tornadoes are possible through the early afternoon in Montgomery County and around the greater Philadelphia area.

A tornado watch is in effect until 2 p.m.

"This means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop," the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety said. "If a warning is issued, take immediate action! Go to a basement (best option) or an interior room away from windows and doors. Protect yourself in any way that you can by using blankets, mattresses, and/or helmets."

"If you're outside, seek shelter in a sturdy building immediately," they added. If you can't find one, lie down on the ground and cover your head and neck with your arms and hands."If you're on the road, drive to the closest sturdy building and take shelter inside. If you can't get to a building, park and get down as low as possible in the vehicle. Cover your head and neck with your arms and hands."

The C0llegeville Fire Company warned motorists to avoid the roads entirely, if at all possible.

"If you have to be out, DO NOT DRIVE ACROSS FLOODED ROADWAYS, take your time and be aware of your surroundings as trees tend to lose larger branches during these types of storms," they shared.