Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Massachusetts

BOSTON — A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Massachusetts on Thursday night.

This alert is in effect for Springfield, Chicopee, Holyoke, Amherst, Northampton, West Springfield, Ludlow, South Hadley, Southbridge, Belchertown, Wilbraham, Charlton, Palmer, Spencer, Dudley, Ware, Sturbridge, Monson, Rutland, and Granby, according to the National Weather Service.

The warning is in effect until midnight.

The National Weather Service says that parts of Massachusetts can see upwards of 60 mph wind gusts and to “expect damage to trees and power lines.”

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