Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

Prescott Peninsula, MA ∙ North Amherst, MA ∙ Pelham, MA ∙ Sunderland, MA ∙ Shutesbury, MA ∙ Petersham, MA ∙ Leverett, MA ∙ New Salem, MA ∙ Amherst Center, MA

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 801 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024 The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Worcester County in central Massachusetts... East central Hampshire County in western Massachusetts... East central Franklin County in western Massachusetts... * Until 830 PM EDT. * At 801 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Leverett, or near Amherst, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... Hardwick, Leverett, Shutesbury, Pelham, Petersham, New Salem, and Wendell around 805 PM EDT. Barre around 810 PM EDT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. && LAT...LON 4237 7256 4247 7258 4253 7227 4246 7216 4239 7216 TIME...MOT...LOC 0001Z 261DEG 48KT 4243 7249 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

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