Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Massachusetts

BOSTON — We’re on a SEVERE WEATHER ALERT from the Boston 25 Weather Team due to a severe thunderstorm warning in our area.

This alert is in effect for parts of Northwestern Worcester County, parts of Northwestern Middlesex County until 4:30 PM, and parts of Northeastern Franklin County until 4:15 PM

Locations that may be impacted include: Greenfield, Deerfield, Montague, Northfield, Bernardston, Buckland, Conway, Shelburne, Ashfield, Colrain, Gill, Charlemont, Royalston, Warwick, Leyden, Heath, Rowe, Leominster, Fitchburg, Gardner, Holden, Clinton, Spencer, Lunenburg, Townsend, Littleton, Lancaster, Templeton, Rutland, Sterling, West Boylston, Ayer, Westminster, Shirley, Harvard, Ashburnham, and Barre.

In a statement issued by the National Weather Service, “Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.”

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