BOSTON — We’re on a SEVERE WEATHER ALERT from the Boston 25 Weather Team due to a thunderstorm warning in our area.
Counties affected include: Suffolk, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk and Worcester counties.
Boston 25 reporter Jason Law spoke to a Wellesley man who says a possible lightning strike on his car caused his garage to start smoking.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Boston MA, Brockton MA and Quincy MA until 5:30 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/vnC6LCrpbo
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) August 26, 2022
Hoping you made that plan I was telling you to make... storms arrived at Gillette. Take cover now! pic.twitter.com/xGki4JcbHC
— Kevin Lemanowicz (@KevinBoston25) August 26, 2022
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of our area until 8/26 5:30PM. Seek shelter immediately and stay with Boston 25 for the latest weather information. pic.twitter.com/cAgUO2BUVV
— Vicki Graf (@VickiGrafWX) August 26, 2022
Heavy rain with claps of thunder here at @boston25 in Dedham. @KevinBoston25 on the air with updates as needed. @KerryKavanaugh and I will be on at 5.☔️🌧💧🌂 pic.twitter.com/MUBWIxM7Lu
— Mark Ockerbloom (@ocktalks) August 26, 2022
Downpours now making the drive in traffic go from stop & go to 45mph on the Pike.#Boston25 pic.twitter.com/CZFw1DvaKv
— John Monahan (@JohnMonahanTV) August 26, 2022
Mass pike westbound - a line of thunderstorms moving through Framingham. The afternoon sky - dark and gray - is being lit up by lightning in the distance. #Boston25 pic.twitter.com/crpxWxXmmY
— John Monahan (@JohnMonahanTV) August 26, 2022
The storms are affecting plans for concertgoers at Gillette Stadium Friday.
Due to weather coming into the area - we will be pausing gate opening.
— Gillette Stadium (@GilletteStadium) August 26, 2022
We encourage patrons to stay at their vehicles and we will provide additional information as soon as it becomes available.@kennychesney | #KCFoxboro
The city of Worcester advised residents to prepare for downed trees and power lines on roadways.
Please drive with caution this afternoon. There are some trees and lines down due to the thunderstorms. Some roadways are experiencing flooding. Drive slowly and prepare for extra time to get to your destination. ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/ijJRdVSuR0
— City of Worcester (@TweetWorcester) August 26, 2022
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