Cleanup continues Thursday after storms down trees, cut power
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GAITHERSBURG, Md. – Several were injured after severe weather, including tornadoes, swept through the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia regions on Wednesday night, leaving a path of downed trees, damaged homes, and power outages.
Preliminary Investigation Shows Possible EF0, EF1 Storms
Maryland tornado update: 105 mph winds present Wednesday, EF0 or EF1 possible
During an update Thursday afternoon, National Weather Service officials said that their preliminary investigation has revealed winds of up to 105 mph present Wednesday when storms rolled across the region.
During an update Thursday afternoon, National Weather Service officials said that their preliminary investigation has revealed winds of up to 105 mph present Wednesday when storms rolled across the region.
4 NWS Survey Teams Investigating Storms
This comes in the aftermath of severe weather that rocked the Washington, D.C. region on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction.
Tree smashes into home in Gaithersburg; schools stay open amid cleanup
FOX 5’s Taylor Grenda was in the area where residents were cleaning up the mess left behind. Schools remained open Thursday amid the cleanup. Grenda says another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected Thursday with heavy rain and severe weather possible once again.
Montgomery County hit hard as tornado moved across Maryland
FOX 5’s Taylor Grenda was in Montgomery County where some areas were hit hard as a tornado moved across Maryland Wednesday night.
Stay Informed: Continue to listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay updated about tornado watches and warnings. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes are possible during severe weather outbreaks.
Assess the Damage: After the threat for tornadoes has ended, check to see if your property has been damaged. When walking through storm damage, wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and sturdy shoes. Contact local authorities if you see power lines down. Stay out of damaged buildings. Be aware of insurance scammers if your property has been damaged.
“We Got Incredibly Lucky”: Montgomery County cleans up
“We Got Incredibly Lucky”: Montgomery County cleans up after tornadoes cause damage
We got incredibly lucky in Montgomery County, with two different tornadoes coming during the peak of rush hour, evening rush hour,” said Dr. Earl Stoddard, Director of the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security during a media update Thursday. “We were just very fortunate that the damage in Montgomery County was not substantially worse.”
We got incredibly lucky in Montgomery County, with two different tornadoes coming during the peak of rush hour, evening rush hour,” said Dr. Earl Stoddard, Director of the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security during a media update Thursday. “We were just very fortunate that the damage in Montgomery County was not substantially worse.”
He said one was believed to have moved from Poolesville into Germantown. Another, believed to be the smaller of the two, moved through Gaithersburg, across I-270, and into the Olney and Brookville areas.
Stoddard said a number of personal injury crashes were reported Wednesday night but none required transport. He urged residents to use caution when cleaning up Thursday and said to report all downed wires.
Local officials believe at least one of the tornadoes touched down in the communities of Poolesville and Germantown in Maryland. Power flashes were also reported along Interstate 270.