WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Massachusetts on Monday.
RELATED: Track the storms on interactive radar
The warning is in effect for parts of Bristol County until 5:30 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Plymouth County is under a warning until 6 p.m.
Heavy rain, hail, and strong wind gusts are possible, in addition to tree and power line damage.
Almost all of the Bay State is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m.
A heat advisory is also in effect until 8 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of our area until 8 PM this evening. A few storms could produce gusty winds and hail. We'll be tracking storms from 4-7 PM! @7News pic.twitter.com/eBK24f3MHq
— Jaisol Martinez (@JaisolWX) August 19, 2019
In Douglass, strong winds felled trees and powerlines causing a road closure on Martin Road.
No property was damaged. Utility crews are on scene working to restore power to the area.
No one was injured.
Douglas Fire Chief: witnesses saw smoke coming out of the tree immediately after a brilliant bolt of lightning and a deafening crack of thunder. @7News #severeweather #stilllovesummer pic.twitter.com/EFkAsxwF74
— Jonathan Hall (@JHall7news) August 19, 2019
For more information, visit the 7Weather page.
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