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A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Plymouth and central Bristol Counties through 515 PM EDT. At 430 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Berkley, or near Taunton, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD: Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE: Radar indicated.
IMPACT: Strong winds could cause minor damage such as downed branches. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include:
Fall River, Plymouth, Taunton, Bridgewater, Middleborough, Norton, Somerset, Pembroke, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Raynham, Kingston, Rehoboth, Carver, Lakeville, Hanson, Freetown, Halifax, Dighton and Berkley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
Get indoors when you hear thunder. Do not resume outdoor activities until at least 30 minutes after the storm has passed.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. For your safety, go indoors or to your vehicle.
