(SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT) for the (Following Connecticut Counties)-(6/6/2020)

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Message:   NOAA-NWS-ALERTS-CT125F51F4DA18.SpecialWeatherStatement.125F51F4FC78CT.BOXSPSBOX.16415a762b97def937aa641f033ed7e1 from w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Sent:   15:42 EDT on 06-06-2020

Effective:   12:25 EDT on 06-06-2020

Expires:   16:30 EDT on 06-06-2020

Event:   Special Weather Statement


ALERT:   
...STRONG THUNDERSTORM IN SOUTHERN HARTFORD AND TOLLAND COUNTIES...
 

At 341 PM EDT,
* Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Marlborough, or near Glastonbury,
   moving southeast at 10 mph.

* Penny size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will accompany this storm.


Locations impacted include...
* Manchester,
* Glastonbury,
* Hebron,
* Marlborough,
* Columbia, Bolton and
* Andover.


Instructions:   
* Get indoors when this storm approaches.

* Winds may be strong enough to produce minor damage, such as a few downed branches.

* Frequent lightning was occurring. Lightning can strike far away from the storm.

* Go inside a building or vehicle.

* Wait at least 30 minutes until after the storm has passed to resume outdoor activities.

* These storms may intensify and become capable of producing damage.

* Stay tuned for updated statements and possible warnings.


Target Area:   
Hartford
Tolland


Forecast Office:   
NWS Boston (Southeast New England)