Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Hampden County, Massachusetts
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 8 at 5:43PM EDT until August 8 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
SVRBOX The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Tolland County in northern Connecticut... Northeastern Hartford County in northern Connecticut... Southwestern Worcester County in central Massachusetts... Southeastern Hampshire County in western Massachusetts... Southeastern Franklin County in western Massachusetts... Southeastern Hampden County in western Massachusetts... * Until 645 PM EDT. * At 543 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Belchertown to near Granby, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. * Locations impacted include... Worcester, Springfield, Chicopee, Enfield, Westfield, Agawam, West Springfield, Ludlow, South Hadley, Auburn, Longmeadow, Suffield, East Longmeadow, Ellington, Tolland, Belchertown, Wilbraham, Charlto
Effective August 8, 2026 at 5:43 PM ET · Expires August 8, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Expires
August 8, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Hampden County, Massachusetts?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 8, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Hampden County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Hartford County, Tolland County, Franklin County, Worcester County, Hampshire County.