ENFIELD, CT — The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Tornado Warning for northwestern Hartford and Tolland counties, as well as south-central Hampden County in western Massachusetts. The warning was effective for about 30 minutes, beginning around 5 p.m.
At 4:52 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Granby, or 7 miles southwest of Agawam, moving east at 30 mph, the NWS said.
A lightning strike apparently caused a fire near Farm Credit East on South Road in Enfield.
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The NWS advised residents to take cover immediately.
Enfield police closed a portion of South Road during a fire, apparently caused by a lightning strike. (Photo credit: Joanne Vandal Photography)
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