Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Massachusetts

BOSTON — A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Massachusetts for Saturday afternoon.

This alert is in effect for Central Essex County and Northeastern Middlesex County until 8 PM.

The areas include: Peabody, Salem, Beverly, Andover, Gloucester, North Andover,
Danvers, Reading, North Reading, Ipswich, Lynnfield, Middleton,
Georgetown, Boxford, Hamilton, Rockport, Newbury, Groveland,
Topsfield, and Rowley.

The National Weather Service says to expect “60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail.”

“Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.”

The NWS and the Boston 25 weather team advise all residents to say indoors and to seek shelter.

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