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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Weather Alerts Issued for Wayland Saturday Night

Severe thunderstorms are possible Saturday.

The National Weather Service is warning residents in wide sections of New England, including Wayland, of possible severe weather Saturday night. Just after 6:30 p.m., the NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning that will remain in effect until 7:30 p.m. This warning is in addition to a severe thunderstorm watch that remains in effect until 11 p.m. At 6:19 p.m., Doppler radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms located about eight miles northwest of Weare and extending to 10 miles southwest of Marlborough. The storms are capable of producing winds in excess of 60 mph are moving east at 40 mph. Severe thunderstorms can produce hail, strong winds, lightning and torrential rain.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for the Area Through 11 p.m.

The National Weather Service issued a warning for powerful thunderstorms in the area for Saturday night.

The area could be hit by severe thunderstorms, warns the National Weather Service, and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued through 11 p.m. tonight. The storm could produce lightning and may knock down trees and take down power lines in Eastern Massachusetts. Stay tuned to Patch for further updates. Editor's Note: The thunderstorm warning is in effect until 8:30 p.m., while a thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 11 p.m. The above has been corrected.

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