Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 8:05PM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 5:05pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 804 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Berlin, or near
New Britain, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to trees and power lines.
Locations impacted include...
Hartford, New Britain, West Hartford, Bristol, Manchester, East
Hartford, Southington, Glastonbury, Newington, Wethersfield,
Farmington, Berlin, Rocky Hill, Avon, Plainville, and Burlington.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Boston/Norton.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Hartford, CT
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA
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