A series of severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued across multiple counties in western Massachusetts, including Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester, Franklin, and Middlesex. The warnings, which are in effect until 4:45 PM EDT on May 8, 2024, forecast potential hazards such as frequent lightning, hail, and strong winds. Specific areas mentioned include Springfield, Chicopee, and Westfield. Meteorologists have noted the storms are moving east at speeds up to 55 mph, with wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph and the possibility of quarter to half dollar size hail. Earlier warnings were issued for Berkshire County until 3:30 PM, Hampshire and Hampden County until 3:45 PM, and Hampden County again until 4:15 PM.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Springfield MA, Chicopee MA and Westfield MA until 4:45 PM EDT https://t.co/e9AG4jujrg
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Worcester, east central Hampshire, northwestern Middlesex, and southeastern Franklin counties through 4:45 pm. Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. https://t.co/UK2f6u7y1b
Severe T-Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Worcester, east central Hampshire, northwestern Middlesex, and southeastern Franklin counties through 4:45 pm. Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. https://t.co/PfURBYRlZW
⚠️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Worcester, Franklin, Hampshire, Middlesex County until May 08 4:45PM. Frequent lightning, hail, and strong wind are possible in these storms. https://t.co/5qp4tBDkuv
Another Severe T'Storm Warning in Worcester County...this one heading farther north. Some large hail possible. #wbz https://t.co/iPOCIoQKqU
⚠️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester County until May 08 4:45PM. Frequent lightning, hail, and strong wind are possible in these storms. https://t.co/feAjS3EWUF
{3:43pm} New Severe Thunderstorm Warning includes the far western edge of Worcester County. Storms are moving east at about 20mph. #wbz https://t.co/aKEv6Ab3bp
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Springfield MA, Chicopee MA and Westfield MA until 4:45 PM EDT https://t.co/PXqcQRjK3z
⚠️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hampden County until May 08 4:15PM. Frequent lightning, hail, and strong wind are possible in these storms. https://t.co/sPiAD5FGGc
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Hampden County, MA until 4:15 PM EDT https://t.co/PEMf9S4YoK
Three concurrent SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNINGS in western MA. We are watching closely for these to migrate eastward and will be on the air if they do. Full coverage starts at 5 @boston25 https://t.co/SMW9tTHKup
Severe Thunderstorm warnings issued for portions of western MA (Hampden and Hampshire counties) https://t.co/VMj1H0paHK
3 severe thunderstorm warnings out right now for western MA...Berkshire to Hampshire County. Cells moving east around 55 mph. Gusts up to 6- mph & quarter size hail potential https://t.co/jk5UvscX0P
⚠️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hampshire, Hampden County until May 08 3:45PM. Frequent lightning, hail, and strong wind are possible in these storms. https://t.co/x9lAbnL053
⚠️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Berkshire County until May 08 3:30PM. Frequent lightning, hail, and strong wind are possible in these storms. https://t.co/Iz9ZGXfaW4