Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Effect

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect through 5:45 p.m. on Thursday for Central Worcester and Central Middlesex Counties, according to the National Weather Service.

The storm is capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph as well as destructive hail. The storm, at 5:27 p.m., was located near Marlborough, moving east at 40 mph.

Areas that will be particularly impacted include Framingham, Marlborough, Shrewsbury, Worcester, Westford, Acton, Ludlow, Hudson, Grafton, Westborough, Sudbury, Holden, Hopkinton, Holliston, Ashland and Northborough.

National Weather Service advises going to the lowest floor of our home, and for drivers to expect poor visibility.