Heads Up, New England! Tornado Watch In Effect Until 8 P.M.
Tornado Watch NH, ME, MA: Stay Safe Until 8 PM! Get the latest updates on the tornado watch affecting New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. Know the threats, stay informed, and find safety tips.
Heads Up, New England! Tornado Watch In Effect Until 8 P.M.
Just a heads up to my fellow New Englanders – buckle up for some potentially rough weather today! The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado watch for parts of New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts, in effect until 8:00 p.M. EDT.
That means conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop, along with damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you need to know:
- Affected Areas: The watch encompasses all of New Hampshire, as well as western and southern Maine. In Massachusetts, the watch covers Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, and Berkshire counties.
- Timing: The watch is in effect until 8:00 p.M. EDT this evening, Sunday, June 24th, 2024.
- Threats: The main threats are tornadoes, with a 10% chance in parts of New Hampshire and central/western Massachusetts. Damaging winds exceeding 70 mph, hail the size of ping pong balls, and heavy rain are also possible.
Staying Safe During a Tornado Watch:
- Stay Informed: Monitor weather updates closely on TV, radio, or the National Weather Service website [National Weather Service (.gov) website].
- Be Prepared: Know where your nearest tornado shelter is located. If you don’t have a basement, identify an interior room on the lowest level of your building, away from windows and exterior walls.
- Have a Plan: Discuss your tornado safety plan with your family and practice taking cover Drills are crucial, especially for children.
- Stay Alert: Listen for tornado warnings, which are issued when a tornado is imminent or spotted. If you hear a warning, take shelter immediately!
Let’s stay weather-aware and keep each other safe, New England!
