New England Braces for Severe Storms and Tornadoes: Prepare Now for Potential Damage and Power Outages

Boston, Massachusetts United States of America
First round of storms passed through early on June 23rd
Flooding is also a concern especially in urban areas
Highest risk for tornadoes in Vermont and New Hampshire
National Weather Service issued a tornado watch until 10 p.m.
New England facing severe storms and tornadoes on June 23, 2024
Prepare for possible power outages and damage
Second round expected between noon and 5 p.m. in central and northern New England, and between 4 and 8 p.m. in southern New England
Stay informed about latest weather conditions
New England Braces for Severe Storms and Tornadoes: Prepare Now for Potential Damage and Power Outages

On June 23, 2024, New England is facing a significant weather event with the potential for severe storms and tornadoes. According to multiple sources, a cold front moving through the region will bring damaging winds, heavy rain, hail, and even tornadoes. The highest risk for tornadoes is in Vermont and New Hampshire where there is a 10% chance of their occurrence within 25 miles.

The first round of storms passed through early on June 23rd, bringing some rain and thunder to the area. However, the second and most volatile round is expected between noon and 5 p.m. in central and northern New England, and between 4 and 8 p.m. in southern New England.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, and New York State until 10 p.m. on June 23rd.

Stay informed about the latest weather conditions and updates by checking your local news sources or visiting the National Weather Service website.

Prepare for possible power outages and damage by securing outdoor items, staying indoors during storms, and having a plan in place for emergencies. If you are camping or planning to be outdoors during this time, make sure you have a shelter nearby or seek one at a local fire department or church.

Flooding is also a concern as heavy rain may cause flash flooding, especially in urban areas. Keep an eye on river levels and avoid driving through flooded roads.

Stay safe during this weather event and follow the advice of your local authorities.


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Strong winds, tornado threat across Massachusetts with Sunday storms

WCVB-TV Boston News Division Kelly Ann Sunday, 23 June 2024 11:42
  • Unique Points
    • First possibility of tornadoes for this year so far in southern New England and extending to northern New England
    • Increased risk of severe weather as you head north and west of Boston into northern MA, VT & NH
    • Risk of damaging wind gusts, localized flash flooding, and potential for tornadic activity
  • Accuracy
    • Strong-to-severe storms developing north and west of Southern New England as early as 1pm
    • Storms likely won’t arrive in Boston until after 4pm and even later for areas south of Boston
    • Threat of severe weather should end by 10pm
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Severe Storms, Tornadoes Possible For Northeast Today

The Weather Channel The Weather Sunday, 23 June 2024 14:30
  • Unique Points
    • A cold front will move through the Northeast on June 23, 2024.
    • Severe thunderstorms, including tornadoes, are possible in the Northeast due to this cold front.
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Total Weather Alert: Sunday brings the risk for severe storms

WMTW News 8 Maine Emily Pike Sunday, 23 June 2024 01:43
  • Unique Points
    • Sunday brings the risk for severe storms with tornadoes, damaging winds, hail and flooding possible between 2 pm and 8 pm.
    • New England is under a Level 3 out of 5 risk for severe weather with a rare 10% chance of tornadoes.
    • A cold front will track from west to east during the afternoon bringing damaging winds, potential tornadoes, hail and localized flooding.
    • Prepare for possible power outages, damage and flooding during the afternoon.
    • Stay in an interior room of your house or building if storms become strong to severe.
    • Seek shelter at a local fire department or church if you or anyone you know will be outdoors or camping.
    • Flooding will also be a risk. Keep an eye on river levels.
  • Accuracy
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FIRST ALERT: Tornadoes possible on hot, humid Sunday in New England

NBC10 Boston (WBTS) News Sydney Welch Sunday, 23 June 2024 14:31
  • Unique Points
    • Severe thunderstorms expected northwest of I-95 on June 23, 2024.
    • Highest tornado threat is in Vermont and New Hampshire.
    • Thunderstorms may bring hail and tornadoes.
  • Accuracy
    • Tornado risk is highest in central and southern Vermont and New Hampshire, possible across all of New England including Boston area and most of New York State.
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Tornado risk elevated in Massachusetts with strong to severe storms likely

CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Terry Eliasen, Sunday, 23 June 2024 14:32
  • Unique Points
    • Several rounds of thunderstorms expected on Sunday in Massachusetts.
    • Second and most volatile round will be between noon and 5 p.m. in central and northern New England, and between 4 and 8 p.m. in southern New England.
    • Tornado risk is highest through central and northern New England with a 10% chance for a tornado occurring within 25 miles.
    • Scattered damaging winds and several tornadoes are likely across parts of the Northeast and New England, with additional severe storms expected in the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic region, and Northern High Plains.
  • Accuracy
    • First round of storms occurred in the morning, dropping .25 inches of rain and a few claps of thunder.
    • Storm Prediction Center has placed a larger area in the ‘marginal’ risk (yellow shading) for severe weather on Sunday extending from Boston to northern New England.
    • An ‘enhanced’ area (orange shading), level 3 of 5, has been added in parts of the Berkshires, southern and central Vermont, and through the Lakes Region in New Hampshire.
    • Boston into Metrowest and south into Norfolk County has a 5% tornado risk (brown shading).
    • A 10% tornado probability means that within 25 miles of any point in the highlighted area, there is a 10% chance of a tornado occurring. This is extremely significant and rare for this area.
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    • ]The biggest risk for a tornado will be through central and northern New England, where the center has issued a 10% risk for a tornado (yellow shading) - including much of central/western from the Berkshires into Middlesex County.[
    • A corridor of locally greater severe risk remains apparent across portions of southern Maine, VT, NH and west-central Massachusetts ... With the potential for a mix of supercells and line segments, the risk for tornadoes will exist.
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