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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norton MA
Issued by National Weather Service New York NY
242 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024
 

MAZ008>011-081930-
Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Eastern Hampshire MA-
242 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN HAMPSHIRE AND
NORTHWESTERN HAMPDEN COUNTIES THROUGH 330 PM EDT...

At 242 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Chester, or 12 miles northwest of Westfield,
moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is 
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Westfield, Holyoke, Northampton, West Springfield, Easthampton,
Southampton, Williamsburg, Huntington, Russell, Westhampton,
Granville, Chester, Blandford, Chesterfield, and Worthington.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 4214 7304 4215 7303 4218 7303 4225 7300
      4231 7300 4231 7303 4232 7304 4243 7273
      4214 7265 4212 7305 4215 7306
TIME...MOT...LOC 1842Z 267DEG 19KT 4224 7296 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

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