WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Worcester and Middlesex counties for Wednesday evening, saying damage to power lines and trees is possible.

RELATED: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for much of Massachusetts through 9 p.m.

The warning stated the storm may have 60 mph winds and heavy rain and lightning.

Potentially affected areas included Cambridge, Newton, Somerville, Framingham, Waltham, Medford, Arlington, Billerica, Marlborough, Woburn, Shrewsbury, Chelmsford, Natick, Watertown, Lexington, Milford, Wellesley, Melrose, Belmont and Burlington.

For more information, visit the 7Weather page.

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