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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Brookline Area, Aug. 19

The warning is in effect until 3:45 p.m.

The National Weather Service has placed North central Norfolk County, including Brookline, under a severe thunderstorm warning until 3:30 p.m.

According to the warning, there are reports of large tree branches down as a result of this storm. The warning also notes that this storm is capable of producing quarter-sized hail.

A severe thunderstorm warning means that "a severe thunderstorm has actually been observed by spotters or indicated on radar, and is occurring or imminent in the warning area."

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Take cover indoors and away from windows if you're in the path of the storm.


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