Boston, MA – A storm survey team confirmed two tornadoes touched down in central Massachusetts over the weekend, with officials still assessing additional storm damage in nearby communities.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Boston office, meteorologists determined that an EF-1 tornado briefly touched down in Paxton on Saturday, followed by a second EF-1 tornado in Holden. Both tornadoes were linked to a severe thunderstorm system that swept through the region on September 6.
NWS officials said EF-1 tornadoes typically produce winds between 86 and 110 mph. The tornadoes in Paxton and Holden were on the lower end of that scale, though damage was still reported in the impacted areas. Survey crews also examined possible tornado damage in Otis and Blandford in western Massachusetts but found no evidence of a confirmed touchdown there.
The storm team is continuing to investigate storm damage reported in Berlin, Massachusetts. A full summary of survey findings is expected to be released later today or early this evening after a complete review of the data.
Residents are urged to remain alert for additional updates as meteorologists finalize their reports on Saturday’s storm activity.
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