What Boston meteorologists are saying about Thursday’s ‘dangerous heat’ and ‘severe storms’

[Severe Storm Risk Today from 12-9 PM]
Here is a model depiction of what the radar may look like later.

Main risks:
Damaging wind gusts
Heavy downpours – may lead to flash flooding
Brief tornadoes possible
Stay tuned & have a way to receive weather info! #mawx #riwx #ctwx pic.twitter.com/k2uCnVAxRZ

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 27, 2023

Active weather today heading into the weekend. Dangerous heat today into Sat.

Severe storms from 12-9 PM today. Main risk is damaging wind gusts & heavy downpours – which may lead to flash flooding. Cannot rule out brief tornadoes & large hail. Have a way to receive weather info pic.twitter.com/sJlnPSDIX2

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 27, 2023

Best weather is on tap this morning. Check the https://t.co/fuNSgu6Gx6 before you hit the road this afternoon for flash flood and severe 🌩️ warnings 🚨 @boston25 #boston #newengland pic.twitter.com/pJnSnCuna0

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) July 27, 2023

Yike! Here's a preview of the expected heat indices this afternoon. @boston25 #mawx #newengland pic.twitter.com/8dsrmm9G0Q

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) July 27, 2023

The beach might sound like a great spot to cool down today, BUT waves & rip currents will be dangerous in spots. Be sure you're at a beach with a lifeguard. @boston25 #mawx pic.twitter.com/6coWXl4H9s

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) July 27, 2023

A Severe T-Storm has one or more of the following:
-damaging wind -large hail -tornado
All are possible in southern #NewEngland today. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/7jQChIbsZc

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) July 27, 2023

The Cape & Islands are the most likely spots to stay dry this afternoon. Downpours are possible nearly everywhere, and especially north/west. @Boston25 #mawx pic.twitter.com/t084wU7NYE

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) July 27, 2023

A Flood Watch will be in effect today across our area. A Flood Warning means flooding is happening or imminent-do not drive into a location with a warning. @boston25 #mawx #nhwx #newengland pic.twitter.com/3BtmSD9uY1

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) July 27, 2023

The Heat Advisory has been extend through Saturday in much of southern #NewEngland. It will FEEL LIKE 95-100 degrees. @boston25 #mawx #nhwx pic.twitter.com/1jQWVnzMKI

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) July 27, 2023

THURSDAY AM weather update ⚠️
Active weather day ahead with the threat of severe t-storms ⛈️ … Heat Advisory for feels like temps near 100° through Saturday #WCVB pic.twitter.com/fFBa1YjikI

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 27, 2023

THURSDAY…
Will be hot and humid with highs around 90° but the high humidity will make it feel closer to 100° this afternoon. Risk for severe t-storms after 2pm that could bring damaging winds, flash flooding and an isolated tornado is possible
Be WEATHER AWARE today! #WCVB pic.twitter.com/6apDoRVU8U

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 27, 2023

HEAT INDEX…
This is how it's going to feel this afternoon. Temps around 90° with high humidity will make it feel close to 100° away from the Cape and Islands. Drink planty of water and seek shade and AC today. There will be a gusty SW breeze 15-20mph with gusts 30mph #WCVB pic.twitter.com/xiRBYDImzv

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 27, 2023

CAUTION AT THE BEACH TODAY…
SW winds 15-20mph with gusts 30mph+ will create rough surf and big waves at our south facing beaches.
-High surf advisory thru 8pm with a high risk of rip currents
-Moderate risk rip currents east facing beaches
-3-6ft waves, midday low tide#WCVB pic.twitter.com/M0tFDtHWOa

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 27, 2023

SEVERE STORM THREAT…
Strong to severe t-storms will begin to develop around 2pm and be scattered thru 10pm
-Damaging wind threat (trees more vulnerable due to all the rain)
-Isolated tornado possible
-Flash flooding with a quick 1-2"+ heavy rain
Stay WEATHER AWARE today#WCVB pic.twitter.com/Loqj5mbIJm

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 27, 2023

NEXT 7 DAYS…
High heat and humidity thru Saturday. Severe t-storms are likely this afternoon with the threat of strong t-storms again on Saturday. Those storms will break the heat and scour out the humidity. A pleasant stretch 75-80 Sunday into the middle of next week #WCVB pic.twitter.com/eavbdPeNT7

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 27, 2023

Hot and humid today with the risk of severe storms pic.twitter.com/H5KA57KJqQ

— Josh Wurster (@joshwurster_) July 27, 2023

Big weather day today: Heat, Humidity, Storms

Temps near 90° with tropical humidity, feels like 95-100°
Heat Advisory thru Saturday

Severe storms possible later (1-9pm)
– Strong wind
– Isolated tornado
– Frequent lightning

Heavy rain and downpours — flash flooding possible pic.twitter.com/c3AjE0hzmG

— Josh Wurster (@joshwurster_) July 27, 2023

Heat Advisory in effect today thru Saturday for feels like temps near 100°.

If heading to the beaches, be aware! High rip current risk on south facing beaches and high surf advisory (purple). pic.twitter.com/MT58AUBjXo

— Josh Wurster (@joshwurster_) July 27, 2023

⚡️Strong to severe storms possible 1pm-9pm today

Main threats: frequent lightning, downpours, strong wind.

Flood watch out for flash flooding potential and wind could gust over 60 mph in thunderstorms.

Secondary threats: large hail and even a tornado or two pic.twitter.com/0wPDVGnwIb

— Josh Wurster (@joshwurster_) July 27, 2023