A watch means storms are capable of producing tornadoes.

The National Weather Service in Gray, Maine updated its watch into a tornado warning for Central Androscoggin County in southwest Maine and Eastern Oxford County in western Maine until 6:15 p.m. At 5:51 p.m., the National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near Lisbon or near Lewiston.

The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office reported seeing a funnel cloud with this storm and very large hail. Those living in Paris or southern portions of Buckfield and norther portions of Hebron were directed to take cover. A tornado watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. ”Every person knew exactly where they needed to go,” she said.

On May 7, hundreds of people were evacuated from Courthouse Square in downtown Warren during its Relay for Life after tornado warnings were issued about 9:45 p.m. Walkers returned after midnight, but persistent rain and winds caused organizers to end the event at 4 p.m. May 8 instead of 6 p.m.