Montgomery County issues Severe Weather Warning for Monday afternoon, August 7

Montgomery County issues Severe Weather Warning for Monday afternoon, August 7

This is Situational Awareness Notice #23-12-003 for the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety. This report applies to the Severe Weather for Monday 8/7.

Significant event details and developments:
1. There is an Enhanced risk of severe weather on Monday afternoon and evening, 8/7 for Montgomery County. The primary severe weather hazard will be damaging winds, though a couple tornadoes are possible. The highest risk for damaging winds is generally southwest of the line running from Reading-Philadelphia-Atlantic City and the highest risk of flooding is along the urban corridor.

2. The entire region is at risk for severe thunderstorms and localized flooding. The highest risk for damaging winds and any tornadoes is generally along and west of a Trenton to Philadelphia to Georgetown line. The highest risk for flooding is along the urban corridor. Refer to the attached graphics.

3. Multiple rounds of showers and storms are expected Monday afternoon and evening (between 4-10pm) the biggest concern for heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms.

4. The risk for damaging winds occurring within our region is between 30 and 45%. The risk for flash flooding occurring within our region is 15 to 30%. The probability of a tornado occurring within our region is 2 to 5%. The probability of large hail occurring within our region is 5 to 10%.

Please take any necessary precautions. Avoid driving in storms if possible. For those living in flood-prone areas, please monitor local conditions.