Weather
Thousands Without Power In Montgomery County Friday
Torrential rain and powerful winds have wreaked havoc on the Montgomery County electrical grid as the threat of tornadoes looms.
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Thousands of people lost power Friday morning across Montgomery County and the surrounding area as the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby brought powerful winds and torrential rain into the region.
All told across Montgomery County, 6,685 residents were without power as of just before noon Friday.
Some of the hardest hit municipalities included:
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- Whitpain: 1,489
- Norristown: 890
- East Norriton: 687
- Amble: 360
- Cheltenham: 640
- East Norriton: 712
- Hatboro: 1,224
- Royersford: 186
- Upper Merion: 670
Restoration times range from hours to days.
Related: If Tornado Warning Is Issued In Montgomery County, Follow These Steps, Officials Say
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A tornado watch is in effect until 2 p.m. Friday throughout Montgomery County and most of the Delaware Valley region.
If you experience a power outage, do not call 911, but notify PECO online here. To alert PECO of a downed or sparking power line, call 1-800-841-4141.
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