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Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS

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Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS

@ReadyMontgomery

Official Montgomery County, MD Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security (OEMHS). Not monitored 24/7. FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 9-1-1.

Gaithersburg, Maryland

montgomerycountymd.gov/oemhs/

Joined May 2013

Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS
@ReadyMontgomery
2h
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Montgomery County from 7/18/2026 3:47 PM to 4:15 PM. Significant cloud to ground lightning may occur with this storm. Outdoor activities should be postponed until this storm passes. More info: ow.ly/iumF50Zpch3
Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS
@ReadyMontgomery
2h
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Montgomery County from 7/18/2026 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Significant cloud to ground lightning may occur with this storm. Outdoor activities should be postponed until this storm passes. More info: ow.ly/xSZC50Zpc3k
Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS
@ReadyMontgomery
3h
We may see more flooding this afternoon and evening. You never know how deep the water is. Never drive through flood waters! Es posible que veamos más inundaciones esta tarde y esta noche. Nunca se sabe cuán profunda está el agua. ¡Nunca conduzca a través de aguas inundadas!
Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS
@ReadyMontgomery
3h
A Tornado warning has been issued for North central Montgomery County until 3PM on Sat., 7/18. If you are in the impacted area take cover now, move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. More info: inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=1312… #MdWX
Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS
@ReadyMontgomery
3h
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Northwestern Montgomery County until 3:15 pm Sat., 7/18. Residents are urged to seek safe shelter indoors until the storm passes and remain alert for any additional warnings. More info: inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=1312… #MdWX
Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS
@ReadyMontgomery
3h
A Tornado warning has been issued for Northwestern Montgomery County until 2:45 PM on Sat., 7/18. If you are in the impacted area take cover now, move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. More info: inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=1312…
Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS
@ReadyMontgomery
3h
NWS issued a Tornado Watch in effect for Montgomery County until 9 PM Sat., 7/18. Be alert for rapidly changing weather conditions and be prepared to take shelter if a warning is issued. More info: ow.ly/1arn50ZpbUu
Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS
@ReadyMontgomery
4h
🌩️Thunderstorms are forecast this afternoon. Do you know what to do? When thunder roars, go indoors! Info: ow.ly/6AzX50Zabba 🌩️Se pronostican tormentas eléctricas para esta tarde. ¿Sabe qué hacer? ¡Cuando escuche el trueno, busque refugio!
Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS
@ReadyMontgomery
5h
Still CODE RED air quality today from smoke, a health hazard. Should get better by afternoon. Check air quality/Monitoree la calidad del aire: airnow.gov Calidad del aire “CÓDIGO ROJO” hoy debido al humo, ¡riesgo para la salud! Va a mejorarse este tarde.
Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS
@ReadyMontgomery
6h
NWS has issued a Flood Watch for Montgomery County from 2 pm to 8 pm Sat., 7/18. Expect heavy rainfall that may produce flooding. ow.ly/XcK650ZpbgV
Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS
@ReadyMontgomery
21h
Important notice re. Montgomery County Recreation outdoor activities tomorrow. Stay safe!
Montgomery County Recreation
@MoCoRec
Jul 17
Due to poor air quality conditions, all outdoor Montgomery County Recreation activities, including swim lessons at our outdoor pools, will be canceled on Saturday, July 18.
Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS
@ReadyMontgomery
Jul 17
Certain medications & conditions may put you at higher risk from extreme heat. Talk with your doctor about your risk & their advice. Ciertos medicamentos y condiciones de salud pueden aumentar su riesgo ante el calor extremo. Consulte a su médico sobre su riesgo y los consejos.
Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS
@ReadyMontgomery
Jul 17
URGENT: Air quality here is now CODE PURPLE! it's unhealthy for everyone. Sensitive people should avoid ALL outdoor activity. AVISO: La calidad del aire acá ahora es CODIGO PURPULA. Es in saludable para todos. La gente sensible debe evitar TODOS actividades al aire libre.
Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS
@ReadyMontgomery
Jul 17
What should have read “CÓDIGO PÚRPURA” in the Spanish text. Our apologies for the misspelling.
Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS
@ReadyMontgomery
Jul 17
CODE RED air quality today from wildfire smoke, a health hazard. See graphic w/tips! Check air quality/Monitoree la calidad del aire: airnow.gov Calidad del aire "CÓDIGO ROJO" hoy debido al humo de incendios forestales, ¡riesgo para la salud! Consejos en el gráfico.