At 3:53 p.m., National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm centered 4 miles east of Readfield or about 8 miles northwest of Augusta, moving east at 32 mph.

This strong thunderstorm will affect areas in and around Readfield, Manchester, Belgrade, Sidney, Hallowell, Augusta, Vassalboro, Windsor, Palermo and Somerville through 4:45 p.m.