What Boston meteorologists are saying about the thunderstorms in the forecast Tuesday

Probability of #thunderstorms Tuesday, up to 80% chance across northwest Massachusetts. A few strong storms are possible (#wind & #hail). Meanwhile farther east across RI & eastern MA, mainly dry weather prevails. Showers offshore may clip Cape Cod & the islands today. #MAwx pic.twitter.com/pf2h4WDfb5

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 18, 2023

Warm and humid today, 84-90, scattered storms this afternoon, mainly near and northwest of 495. pic.twitter.com/CduiEuXRsc

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 18, 2023

Flood watch is up for afternoon/evening storms across the interior. pic.twitter.com/1p3eeHyQ2l

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 18, 2023

Scattered showers and storms most numerous Friday this week. pic.twitter.com/V5of8hd485

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 18, 2023

Density of the near ground smoke is higher across the interior today. pic.twitter.com/jom0Cdy1Zx

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 18, 2023

Air quality alert today northwest of 495 too. pic.twitter.com/B77M7Oyubi

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 18, 2023

Last 30 days. Much of New England 3-8" above average in the rain department. pic.twitter.com/ai09ZPUaDf

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 18, 2023

Soupy summer air. Air quality alert and flood watch across parts of the interior. pic.twitter.com/YfiqhmXjKx

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 18, 2023

Plan on another muggy, hot day. You'll see more clouds around today with scattered storms inland this afternoon. @Boston25 #mawx #boston pic.twitter.com/GVlb7u25Gf

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) July 18, 2023

Some ocean rain may clip #ACK early afternoon. Those storms north/west of #Boston are the ones to watch for localized flooding. @boston25 #mawx #newengland pic.twitter.com/OyTlh4Chbd

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) July 18, 2023

The afternoon storm threat today will be focused north and west of Boston. Hit-or-miss storms may cause flash flooding and wind damage. Stay alert! @boston25 #mawx #newengland pic.twitter.com/QiCUf9YzpC

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) July 18, 2023

Smoke forecast: Expect some more hazy conditions today with unhealthy air in some #NewEngland communities. Smoke will lighten through the day tomorrow. @boston25 #mawx #newengland pic.twitter.com/kPVAVaI47M

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) July 18, 2023

Good Tuesday morning! There are several advisories that have been issued for our area today…

A Dense Fog Advisory, Air Quality Alert & Flood Watch. The Flood watch goes into affect this afternoon with an increasing risk of thunderstorms. #wcvb pic.twitter.com/P00xTnr49K

— Kelly Ann Cicalese (@kellyannwx) July 18, 2023

Unsettled today. A few showers will pass by the outer Cape & Nantucket today, but the main area of storms will be moving in from the west later this afternoon.

Storms could turn severe for areas west of I-495. The latest timeline is on #wcvb right now! pic.twitter.com/qgEQrvpKA6

— Kelly Ann Cicalese (@kellyannwx) July 18, 2023

⚠️ Air Quality Alert & Flood Watch issued for our area. Flooding is possible with storms that develop this afternoon, possibly turning severe west of I-495.

⛅️ More dry breaks tomorrow & Thursday, although a hit or miss shower will still be possible.

⛈️ Stormy Friday. #wcvb pic.twitter.com/5da91jXOec

— Kelly Ann Cicalese (@kellyannwx) July 18, 2023

Storms popping up after 3pm towards the Connecticut River leading to more flooding potential near the I-91 belt. Could lead to some slower travel towards northern Worcester County at the end of the day. Heavy rain, flooding, and straight line wind the main concerns. pic.twitter.com/lfKIkyQ1HQ

— Zack Green (@zackgreenwx) July 18, 2023