Post-Storm Summary: We had showers and thunderstorms today but most of the action centered in Northern New England and Central and Eastern Southern New England. NWS issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden counties until 8 PM but it expired early. A round of thunderstorms entered our region exiting from Vermont around 2 PM. These thunderstorms tracked southeast overspreading heavy rain and downpours across the region. One such thunderstorm strengthened upon exiting the Orange, MA area and became severe in Worcester County. Otherwise, most of the region primarily dealt with showers and downpours and occasional lightning. No storms here were severe.
Local Storm Reports (1):
3:22 PM - Thunderstorm Wind Damage - Ware, MA (Hampshire County) - TREE DOWN ON ROUTE 32
Here are the official high temperatures in Western Mass today:
Westfield - 93°
Chicopee - 91°
Orange - 87°
North Adams - 85°
Pittsfield - 85°
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