Severe Damage Reported After Tornado Touches Down In Webster
Update:
According to a tweet on WCVB’s account, the National Weather Service in Boston has confirmed a tornado did hit Webster this morning.
#BREAKING: @NWSBoston confirms it was a Tornado that struck #WebsterMA Saturday AM, but is still working to determine exact strength, path-length, etc. pic.twitter.com/YM9EE7xzju
— WCVB-TV Boston (@WCVB) August 4, 2018
Earlier:
A possible tornado touched down in Webster, Massachusetts this morning, leaving a trail of destruction in its path.
Prior to the possible tornado touching down, the area had been under a tornado warning.
According to NBC Boston, during the storm, the Uxbridge Fire Department reported that damage to buildings had occurred, and urged neighboring areas to be on alert for the threat of severe weather.
Reports of roof damage, damaged utility poles, and downed trees are still coming in.
Emergency crews are working to restore power to the area after the strong line of storms.
As of this posting, one person has been reported injured during the ordeal — But their injuries are not believed to be serious in nature.
The woman, who was traveling on Main Street at the time the injury occurred, was struck by debri from a nearby building.
Please keep everyone affected in your thoughts and prayers.
https://twitter.com/UxbridgeFire/status/1025748616059740160
This is the parking lot of the Dollar General in Dudley, MA. Picture courtesy of my Frito-Lay sales rep Mike Enno who was there pic.twitter.com/HNi2hUS39o
— Kasey (@kewi3189) August 4, 2018
This is the end of my stree this morning. I have lived in MA my entire life. Never in 40 years have I experienced something so terrifying. We are all safe. #Webster #tornado2018 pic.twitter.com/ukeQ3jkTjk
— Annette Michelle (@shell062598) August 4, 2018
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