Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Worcester County, Massachusetts
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 8 at 6:21PM EDT until August 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 544 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING IN CONNECTICUT THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN NORTHERN CONNECTICUT WINDHAM IN MASSACHUSETTS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS WORCESTER IN RHODE ISLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND PROVIDENCE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF FITCHBURG, PROVIDENCE, PUTNAM, WILLIMANTIC, AND WORCESTER.
Effective August 8, 2026 at 6:21 PM ET · Expires August 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Expires
August 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 hour ago
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Worcester County, Massachusetts?
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Watch currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 hour ago). It's set to expire August 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for Worcester County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Worcester County, Massachusetts as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for Windham County.