Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Issued by NWS Boston, MA

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1109 PM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northwestern Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts...
  Providence County in Rhode Island...

* Until 1145 PM EDT.

* At 1106 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Scituate, or
  near Johnston, moving east at 55 mph.

  THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR SMITHFIELD, PROVIDENCE, PAWTUCKET,
ATTLEBOROUGH, AND NORTON.

  HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated. At 1055 pm 75 mph winds were reported
           near Danielson, CT. These storms have a long history of
           producing widespread wind damage.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
           shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
           considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
           Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

* Locations impacted include...
  Providence, Cranston, Pawtucket, Taunton, East Providence,
  Cumberland, North Providence, Johnston, North Attleborough,
  Attleboro, Mansfield, Easton, Smithfield, Lincoln, Central Falls,
  Norton, Somerset, Burrillville, Swansea, and Seekonk.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. This storm is producing widespread
wind damage across northern Connecticut. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a
sturdy structure and stay away from windows!

Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground
lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature`s leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 4174 7176 4193 7176 4202 7113 4179 7107
      4177 7142 4174 7146
TIME...MOT...LOC 0306Z 260DEG 46KT 4183 7166

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...80 MPH

$$
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