A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Western and Central Massachusetts for Saturday afternoon.
This alert is in effect for Southwestern Worcester County, Southeastern Hampshire County, Southeastern Franklin County, and Southeastern Hampden County until 6:45 PM.
The areas include: Worcester, Springfield, Chicopee, Enfield, Westfield, Agawam, West Springfield, Ludlow, South Hadley, Auburn, Longmeadow, Suffield, East Longmeadow, Ellington, Tolland, Belchertown, Wilbraham, Charlton, Windsor Locks, and Palmer.
The National Weather Service says to expect "60 mph wind gusts and nickel-sized hail."
"Hail damage to vehicles. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines."
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