GARDNER, Mass. — Severe summer weather rolled through parts of New England on Tuesday evening, prompting an array of storm watches and warnings in Massachusetts.
The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm warnings across the region as heavy rain, lightning, and damaging wind gusts wreaked havoc on some communities, leaving thousands without power. At one point, a tornado warning was issued in Hampshire County.
Many Boston 25 News viewers captured incredible images showing dark, ominous clouds in the sky as the storms rolled through.
Eric Hulette, of Gardner, shared photos and video of a menacing cloud formation of Crystal Lake.
Mary Duquette shared an image of what she described as a “tornado warning at our farm in New Braintree.”
Sharon McCaffrey shared images showing similar clouds over Triple Knoll Farm in Hollis, New Hampshire.
More storms are expected Wednesday in Massachusetts, moving west to east starting in the early evening.
“Torrential rain and damaging gusts are expected with that late-day round of rain. Spotty showers and storms will continue overnight as a front passes slowly across the area,” Boston 25 Meteorologist Shiri Spear said in her latest forecast.
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