BOSTON — We’re on a SEVERE WEATHER ALERT from the Boston 25 Weather Team due to a thunderstorm warning in our area.
Counties affected include: Suffolk, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk and Worcester counties.
Boston 25 reporter Jason Law spoke to a Wellesley man who says a possible lightning strike on his car caused his garage to start smoking.
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The storms are affecting plans for concertgoers at Gillette Stadium Friday.
The city of Worcester advised residents to prepare for downed trees and power lines on roadways.
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