Rare Tornado Watch Spreads Across New England as Afternoon Storms Loom
TL;DR
A rare tornado watch covers parts of New England today as thunderstorms could turn severe this afternoon. The threat depends on a warm front lifting north and sufficient instability; strongest activity is expected in Vermont and western Massachusetts/Connecticut, with damaging winds (up to ~45 mph) and a possible brief tornado if storms organize. The window for impact is roughly noon to 9 p.m., so stay weather-aware.
- Rare tornado watch issued: Here's a closer look at the timing of today's storms NBC Boston
- Tornado Watch remains in effect for all of western Mass Western Mass News
- Cleanup continues after heavy rain, power outages across Capital Region Times Union
- New England severe weather: These maps break down timing, threats, rainfall potential, and areas of concern The Boston Globe
- Tornado watch issued for parts of Maine, New Hampshire newscentermaine.com
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