TAUNTON, MASS. (WHDH) - The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for central Bristol and southwestern Plymouth counties until 6:15 p.m.

A severe thunderstorm heading southeast was located near Taunton at 5:10 p.m.

The weather service says hazards include 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail. There is also a flash flood warning for Bristol and Plymouth counties until 7:30 p.m.

Locations impacted include New Bedford, Fall River, Taunton, Dartmouth, Middleborough, Swansea, Rehoboth, Lakeville, Acushnet, Freetown, Dighton, Berkley, and Rochester.

This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

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