Western Hampden

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 210 remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT

MA
. Massachusetts counties included are

Berkshire Franklin Hampden
Hampshire Worcester

203 PM EDT Wed may 22 2013

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 210 remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT

MA
. Massachusetts counties included are

Berkshire Franklin Hampden
Hampshire Worcester

... Severe thunderstorms possible through this evening in parts of
southern New England...

Thunderstorms have begun to develop across eastern New York early
this afternoon... and will head into western New England between 3
PM and 5 PM.

Some of the thunderstorms may be severe... especially in northern
Connecticut... western and central Massachusetts... and southwest
New Hampshire where a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect
until 10 PM.

Thunderstorms are also possible farther south and east... into the
Providence and Boston areas... but the potential for severe
weather is more limited.

In addition... minor flooding is possible across western Massachusetts
and southwest New Hampshire... where over one inch of rain fell
yesterday.

Those with outdoor plans this afternoon and evening should have a
safe place to go if thunderstorms approach... such as a vehicle or
indoors. If you can hear thunder... you are close enough to be
struck by lightning.

Stay tuned to NOAA all hazards radio... or your local media for
updated information throughout the day.


Jwd