Here’s where and when severe thunderstorms are forecast for Tuesday
“Remember to keep an eye to the sky today!”
Heavy rain and scattered severe thunderstorms are expected to sweep across most of Massachusetts on Tuesday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service.Meteorologists with the service said that central and western Massachusetts are at the most risk for seeing the severe storms between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m.“Some areas of rain showers will move into the region over the next couple hours, followed by a line of heavy rain and thunderstorms later this evening,” the service said Tuesday morning.
[TODAY cont’d] Some areas of rain showers will move into the region over the next couple hours, followed by a line of heavy rain and thunderstorms later this evening. pic.twitter.com/EdgSJR0gdh
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) May 15, 2018
“Primary risks will be localized strong damaging wind gusts, hail, along with heavy rain/poor drainage street flooding,” forecasters said. “Remember to keep an eye to the sky today!”
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The service also shared maps of the probabilities where hail, tornadoes, and severe wind could be seen in New England.
[1045am] Here are the probabilities of severe hail (+1″), tornadoes, and severe wind (+50kts/58mph) for southern New England. pic.twitter.com/HiVBpLJwDL
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) May 15, 2018
According to the service’s seven-day forecast for Boston, the city will see showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 p.m.
