What Boston meteorologists are saying about the rain and severe storms in the forecast Thursday

In addition to locally heavy rain in eastern MA and RI later today and tonight (Flood Watch in effect), we are watching for a possible brief tornado or waterspout. The greatest risk area is Cape Cod and the Islands early this evening, but some risk for RI and southeast CT, too. pic.twitter.com/8LxQixJou3

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) August 10, 2023

[Thursday Night] A Flood watch is in place for Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island Thursday afternoon through Friday morning for 1-3", isolated 4"+, of rain that will fall in areas of southern New England that received 4-6"+ of rain on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/ppB1xH76Rh

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) August 9, 2023

THURSDAY AM weather update ⤵️
Another round of showers and thunderstorms ⛈️ coming in late day into this evening could renew flooding. Potential for a few severe storms on the S. Coast, Cape and Islands #WCVB pic.twitter.com/yX1N1ZuoKo

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) August 10, 2023

HIGHS TODAY…
In the low 80s. Early sun fades behind clouds by noon. Risk of showers this afternoon with t-storms possible this evening. Potential for a few severe storms in SE MA #WCVB pic.twitter.com/NebVm3Jlbn

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) August 10, 2023

THURSDAY…
Early sun fades behind clouds by noon as temps jump into the low 80s. Risk of showers this afternoon with t-storms possible this evening. Potential for a few severe storms in SE MA #WCVB pic.twitter.com/gQUnmLg8XY

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) August 10, 2023

RAIN CHANCES…
Go up this afternoon but are highest toward evening. 7pm-midnight could bring an isolated severe storm to the South Coast, Cape and Island #WCVB pic.twitter.com/yR1rTq7pIr

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) August 10, 2023

FLOOD WATCH…
After Tuesdays torrential rain, any additional downpours could renew flooding. Potential for 1-2" rain late day into tonight with locally higher amounts possible. Heaviest rain and greatest t-storm risk likely in SE MA #WCVB pic.twitter.com/Vu1zwQFq6m

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) August 10, 2023

SEVERE STORM THREAT
Once again focused along the S. Coast, Cape and Islands between 5pm and 2am. Winds will be turning with height in the lowest layers of the atmosphere so we will have to watch for rotating storms that could produce a brief waterspout or isolated tornado #WCVB pic.twitter.com/D8FNcl5pjK

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) August 10, 2023

PATRIOTS GAME…
If you're heading to @GilletteSadium for the @Patriots first preseason game tonight bring your rain gear. Showers around with the risk of a t-storm #WCVB pic.twitter.com/fRDvbzhM3B

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) August 10, 2023

NEXT 7 DAYS…
Pattern remains active, but warm with highs holding in the 80s. Flood watch up thru tonight for more downpours and t-storms that could renew flooding. Dry Friday into Saturday with more showers/storms Saturday night into Sunday and another round on Tuesday #WCVB pic.twitter.com/qH5lb9FrbX

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) August 10, 2023

Nice update from the Storm Prediction Center –

Risk for severe weather, while still not zero, shifting farther south. Still includes Cape and Islands and South Coast of Massachusetts. https://t.co/ZzAcZ1HV57 pic.twitter.com/fXmhT331cb

— Josh Wurster (@joshwurster_) August 10, 2023

Low-mid 80s for highs. ⁦Much of the afternoon will be dry, broken up by scattered storms @boston25⁩ #mawx #newengland #boston pic.twitter.com/o42Bv7pmiZ

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) August 10, 2023

Stay alert this afternoon. Not all towns will see a thunderstorm. Heavy rain, gusty wind, and lightning will be hazards where we do. @boston25 #mawx #boston pic.twitter.com/ZAIhcz4Bla

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) August 10, 2023

We have pretty nice weather through early afternoon. Isolated ⛈️ will pop up after 2 PM. The greatest risk for severe weather will pass over southeastern MA this evening. #mawx #boston #capecod pic.twitter.com/Dp0bxKcCAx

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) August 10, 2023