Thunderstorm Wind — Norfolk, Massachusetts

2023-07-29 · near Franklin, Norfolk, Massachusetts

Event narrative

In Franklin, on the 300 Block of Union St, a 20-person tent was lofted into the air and wrapped around some power lines.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave disturbance and potent cold front brought multiple rounds of thunderstorms to Massachusetts in the afternoon and evening including a tornado in the Foxboro area. Flash flooding was also an issue with many cars becoming stuck in water and many closed roads.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1115468. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.