Boston, August 5, 2015, — A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 8:00 PM EDT for Southern Essex, Northwestern Plymouth, Norfolk, Suffolk and southeastern Middlesex counties. At 4:09 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing large damaging hail up to golf ball size and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. These storms were located along a line extending from Bedford to Needham to Medway, moving east at 40 mph.
These storms were located along a line extending from Bedford to Needham to Medway. Moving east at 40 mph. Locations impacted include: Boston, Cambridge, Brockton, Quincy, Lynn, Newton. Somerville, Framingham, Waltham, Malden, Brookline, Medford. Weymouth, Revere, Peabody, Arlington, Everett, Salem, Billerica and Beverly. Power outages were reported in many areas.
Severe Thunderstorms produce damaging winds and destructive hail. Go inside to an interior room on the lowest floor of your home or business. Drivers should expect poor visibility and avoid flooded roads.
A tree was hit by lightening close to Acton-Boxborogh Regional High School in Acton, Mass.(file photo).
This is a very dangerous situation! These storms have a history of producing destructive winds and large hail. Move inside and stay away from windows. People are urged to stay indoors until the warning expires on 8:00 PM.