


The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Mattapoisett Tuesday morning, as a survey team investigated several areas of damage in the South Coast community.
“[Confirmed Tornado in Mattapoisett] A survey team has confirmed a tornado in Mattapoisett, MA around 1130 AM,” National Weather Service’s Boston office tweeted.
“The survey team is still investigating damage, and a more detailed statement on EF-rating, start & end times will be sent later today upon damage survey completion,” NWS Boston added.
Trees and wires were reported down in Mattapoisett late Tuesday morning. About 10% of the community was without power as of 2 p.m.
Several tornado warnings were issued Tuesday morning, including for Cape Cod where residents were told to take cover around noontime. Radar indicated rotation over Barnstable.
“Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter,” the National Weather Service wrote in an alert. “Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.”
“TAKE COVER NOW!” NWS added. “Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.”
The tornado warning expired at 12:30 p.m. Tornado warnings were issued in Middlesex and Worcester Counties earlier in the day.
A wild day of weather rolled across the state on Tuesday, dumping rains and whipping up winds.
Flooding was reported all across the region, as a whopping 6-plus inches of rain was recorded in Lawrence. There were several reports of vehicles stuck in flood waters from New Bedford to North Andover.
“Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads,” NWS wrote. “Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.”
Here were the highest rainfall totals on Tuesday: