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T-Storm Alert for Norton
A strong round of thunderstorms is expected to hit Norton in the next few minutes...please share!
Norton, MA — A strong round of thunderstorms was expected to hit Norton Wednesday afternoon.
Pea-sized hail and 40 mph wind gusts are likely, according to the National Weather Service, which issued this alert:
- AT 323 PM EDT...DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER SMITHFIELD...OR NEAR NORTH PROVIDENCE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 20 MPH.
- PEA SIZE HAIL AND WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH ARE POSSIBLE WITH THIS STORM.
- LOCATIONS IMPACTED: PROVIDENCE...PAWTUCKET...WOONSOCKET...CUMBERLAND...NORTH PROVIDENCE...FRANKLIN...JOHNSTON...NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH...ATTLEBORO...WALPOLE...MANSFIELD...EASTON...SMITHFIELD...LINCOLN...CENTRAL FALLS...NORTON...SHARON...FOXBOROUGH...BELLINGHAM AND MEDWAY.
- PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: FREQUENT LIGHTNING WAS OCCURRING. LIGHTNING CAN STRIKE FAR AWAY FROM A THUNDERSTORM. GO INSIDE A BUILDING OR VEHICLE. WAIT 30 MINUTES UNTIL AFTER THE STORM HAS PASSED TO RESUME OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. THIS STORM MAY INTENSIFY AND BECOME CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGE. STAY TUNED FOR UPDATED STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.
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