Thunderstorms are predicted to roll through the region Monday. Here’s when.
"Strong gusts and some hail [are] the primary risks.”
Thunderstorms are predicted to roll through the region Monday evening, bringing the potential for rain, hail, and strong wind gusts, according to the National Weather Service.
The service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Middlesex, Worcester, Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden counties until 9 p.m. Boston has a slight risk for these storms, which means they won’t last long and won’t be widespread, but could still be intense, forecasters said.
“Possible Severe Tstorm Watch coming this afternoon,” Eric Fisher, a meteorologist with WBZ, said on Twitter. “Strong gusts and some hail [are] the primary risks.”
[1235pm] Here’s the latest @NWSSPC Severe Weather Outlook for southern New England. Main time frame for thunderstorms will be between 2pm-9pm. Damaging wind gusts and large hail are the primary severe weather risks. pic.twitter.com/svaH2F09H8
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) May 20, 2019
Possible Severe Tstorm Watch coming this afternoon. Strong gusts and some hail the primary risks. #wbz pic.twitter.com/Sq2q23KshL
— Eric Fisher (@ericfisher) May 20, 2019
National Weather Service officials aren’t “incredibly concerned” about the hail, according to the service’s website.
“I would say unlikely in SE MA, but I could see a strong storm making it to Boston area,” WBZ meteorologist Terry Eliasen said.
I would say unlikely in SE MA, but I could see a strong storm making it to Boston area…even to Taunton/Plymouth
— Terry Eliasen (@TerryWBZ) May 20, 2019
Eliasen predicts a “line” of storms moving through during the evening commute.
Some models showing line of storms coming through around commute time today pic.twitter.com/CFKZ7pvh0j
— Terry Eliasen (@TerryWBZ) May 20, 2019
Matt Noyes, a meteorologist with NECN, said the thunderstorms “will likely become damaging.”
A number of thunderstorms are expected to develop in today’s warmth and humidity…some will likely become damaging. Although not all of us see damaging storms, most of us see summery heat & humidity, making hydration & breaks from the heat as important as severe storm tips.
— 1DegreeOutside (@1DegreeOutside) May 20, 2019
