Tornado with quarter-sized hail possible in Franklin and Hampshire counties Saturday

The National Weather Service released a tornado warning at 2:14 p.m. on Saturday in effect until 2:45 p.m. for Franklin and Hampshire counties. Quarter-sized hail (1 inch) is forecast with the incoming storm. "At 2:14 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Plainfield, or 12 miles southeast of North Adams, moving northeast at 35 mph," explains the weather service. "Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree...