Tornado Warning Issued For Parts Of MA, RI, CT

August 4, 2018

National Weather Service

A Tornado Warning has just been issued for the immediate Webster area.

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Northeastern Windham County in northern Connecticut…
Northeastern Tolland County in northern Connecticut…
Southeastern Worcester County in central Massachusetts…
Northwestern Providence County in Rhode Island…

* Until 1000 AM EDT.

* At 935 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Woodstock, CT or moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado.
SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near…
Southbridge around 945 AM EDT.
Thompson around 950 AM EDT.
Webster, Charlton, Dudley and Douglas around 1000 AM EDT.
TORNADO…RADAR INDICATED
HAIL…0.00IN

Recommended actions

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!