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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Mansfield

The watch is in effect until 8 p.m.

Mansfield, MA — Bad weather could be on its way to the area.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect through 8 p.m. Monday for Mansfield and the rest of Bristol County, according to the latest National Weather Service forecast.

A line of thunderstorms is expected to cross Southern New England between 2-8 p.m. and may bring damaging winds, hail, torrential rainfalls, and frequent lightning, according to the NWS.

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Residents are advised to stay indoors if they hear thunder and wait at least 30 minutes until the storm passes to resume outdoor activities.

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