HUBBARDSTON, MASS. (WHDH) - The National Weather Service confirmed Friday that tornadoes were to blame for the widespread damage in both Hardwick and Hubbardston on Tuesday.

An EF-1 tornado touched down about 4:02 p.m. in Hardwick, bringing with it winds between 90 and 95 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

An EF-0 tornado hit Hubbardston about 4:27 p.m., packing winds ranging from 70 to 80 mph.

Tornadoes were also confirmed in Norton and in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

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