National Weather Service warns of possible tornado

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement at 8:29am regarding thunderstorms moving across the South Coast, Cape Cod, and the Islands this morning may produce damaging winds and possibly a tornado. Waterspouts are also possible on the coastal waters.

The threat of severe weather will come to an end around 11 AM.

Area impacted: Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham

Go inside at the first sign of threatening weather. Pay attention for updated statements and possible warnings.