By Thomas J. Morgan
TAUNTON, Mass. -- The National Weather Service's center in Taunton has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Washington County in Rhode Island.
A storm is moving northeast at more than 60 mph, and can produce damaging winds, large hail and deadly lightning, the Weather Service said.
The agency urged residents to seek safe shelter immediately.
The warning is to be in effect until 4 p.m.