Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS

…A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN BENNINGTON COUNTY… At 515 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Pawlet, or 12 miles north of Salem, moving east at 30 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail are possible with this storm.

Source: National Weather Service Alerts for Vermont