Storms that moved through the Boston area Friday afternoon prompted a severe thunderstorm warning and left some damage in their wake, according to reports.
The National Weather Service’s Boston office issued its severe thunderstorm warning for the region near 1:30 p.m. Stretching as far north as Gloucester, as far south as Scituate and as far west as Milford. The warning remained in effect until 2:15 p.m.
By 2 p.m., there were reports of strong wind in several spots, with gusts as hush as 60 miles-per-hour.
There were downed powerlines and trees reported in parts of Arlington, Medford and Cambridge.
Within Boston, damage included toppled signage and construction fencing near the Government Center Garage.
Pea-sized hail was reported in communities including Somerville and Melrose.
This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.
from Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
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