Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 5:08PM EDT by NWS

…A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHERN WINDHAM COUNTY… At 507 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near West Wardsboro, or near Townshend, moving northeast at 30 mph. Winds of around 40 mph are possible with this storm. This storm will be near… Townshend and Newfane around 515 PM EDT.

Source: National Weather Service Alerts for Vermont