Tornado alert in Montgomery County, Poolesville, Germantown and Towson in Maryland | VIDEO

The tornado spotted in Poolesville touched down around 7:14 p.m. EDT. It was moving east at 20 miles per hour and was accompanied by a hailstorm.

“You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris can be fatal to people without protection.

Houses will be destroyed. Significant damage to homes, businesses and vehicles is expected, and complete destruction is possible,” the weather report said.

The weather agency also said the tornado would be near Germantown, Gaithersburg, Montgomery Village, North Potomac and Boyds around 7:20 p.m. (EDT).

Other places affected by this tornado-like storm include Dawsonville and Darnestown. Residents were advised to seek shelter as it is a “large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado.”

“To protect your life, take cover immediately! Go to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a stable building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in an RV or in a vehicle, get to the nearest stable shelter and protect yourself from flying debris,” the weather agency said.