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Thunderstorms Headed For Shrewsbury
Breaking: Meteorologists are warning of possible severe thunderstorms in the area.
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SHREWSBURY, MA—A line of thunderstorms, capable of producing damaging winds and hail, was moving through upstate New York this evening, and could reach as far as Central Massachusetts, including Worcester and Middlesex Counties.
National Weather Service issued a special weather statement indicating that the storms are expected to weaken further as they reach central Massachusetts and northern Connecticut, including Worcester and Hartford, between 10 and 11 p.m.
NEW: Severe T-Storm Warning now for parts of Franklin, Hampshire, Worcester Counties. Gusts to 60 mph, small hail, freq. lightning. #wcvb pic.twitter.com/6EjaNAk2YZ
— A.J. Burnett (@WxManAJB) May 19, 2017
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