The National Weather Service is warning residents in wide sections of New England, including Lexington, of possible severe weather Saturday night.

Just after 6:30 p.m., the NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning that will remain in effect until 7:30 p.m. This warning is in addition to a severe thunderstorm watch that remains in effect until 11 p.m.

At 6:19 p.m., Doppler radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms located about eight miles northwest of Weare and extending to 10 miles southwest of Marlborough. The storms are capable of producing winds in excess of 60 mph are moving east at 40 mph.

Severe thunderstorms can produce hail, strong winds, lightning and torrential rain.