What Boston meteorologists are saying about Wednesday’s possibly severe thunderstorms — and the ‘unsettled pattern’ ahead

[Wednesday Morning Update] Scattered thunderstorms expected this afternoon, some of which may be severe. The biggest threat would be from damaging winds and hail. https://t.co/aqcnsXsREM #MAwx #CTwx #RIwx ⛈️ pic.twitter.com/rwusGSfaiF

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) June 14, 2023

WEDNESDAY AM weather update ⤵️
Some sunshine thru midday then heads up for t-storms ⛈️ developing from west to east this afternoon. A few could be strong to severe with damaging winds mainly west #WCVB pic.twitter.com/UQTSG1ihzk

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 14, 2023

WEDNESDAY…
Fog burns off to sunshine with temps climbing into the 70s. Building clouds this afternoon with the risk of t-storms 6-8pm in Boston, but earlier 3-6pm in central MA. Some storms could be strong to severe with gusty winds #WCVB pic.twitter.com/Yp9ma20mL0

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 14, 2023

HIGHS TODAY…
A bit above average for mid June. 70s to near 80° before showers and t-storms develop late this afternoon into the evening #WCVB pic.twitter.com/VV5AeMaxCP

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 14, 2023

T-STORMS TODAY…
Scattered t-storms developing in western MA and moving east 2-9pm. A few storms could be strong to severe with the potential for damaging wind gusts. Hail, lightning and downpours are additional risks.
Heads up for outdoor plans later today! #WCVB pic.twitter.com/OwpwWmdQFD

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 14, 2023

UNSETTLED PATTERN…
Continues into early next week.
Persistent cold air aloft as a series of upper-level lows move into New England. This will keep the risk of shower and t-storm development. No day is looking like a total washout but showers pop up most days #WCVB pic.twitter.com/WBRkoLSE1X

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 14, 2023

NEXT 7 DAYS…
Strong t-storms this afternoon/early evening then a drier day on Thursday. Pattern remains unsettled with cold air aloft producing the chance for showers. Higher Friday-Saturday with a lower risk for Father's Day Sunday. Turning a bit cooler early next week. #WCVB pic.twitter.com/pxRSjymY8z

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 14, 2023

It will be warm today with highs near 80 degrees. Clouds will increase this afternoon, leading to late storms. @Boston25 #mawx #nhwx #newengland pic.twitter.com/83B3ZguKFD

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) June 14, 2023

Scattered PM storms will contain localized downpours, strong gusts and hail. Stay alert for any severe t-storm warnings issued in your town. @Boston25 #mawx #nhwx #newengland pic.twitter.com/asHSTPAyk5

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) June 14, 2023

Not the best… Not the worst… Have some indoor afternoon backup plans most days. @Boston25 #mawx #newengland pic.twitter.com/peoWvHY54m

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) June 14, 2023

Fog to sun to storms. Temps near 80. Few storms locally strong to severe in the 4-9pm timeframe. pic.twitter.com/GNjWcHcCKf

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 14, 2023

Few storms are locally strong/severe later today. pic.twitter.com/972JRr2Bky

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 14, 2023

Strong wind gusts, 40-60mph, downpours, and lightning are main risks with these storms. Isolated quarter size hail possible too. pic.twitter.com/cFEVOHxZFk

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 14, 2023

Temp trend… rather warm the next few days, slides below average over the weekend. pic.twitter.com/KMFogEF5Ri

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 14, 2023

Shower/storm chance really low tomorrow, spikes back up Friday afternoon/evening, into Saturday. pic.twitter.com/Ev6lGA1Iv3

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 14, 2023

Severe Storm Threat Timeline:
4pm: T'storms firing off in western MA. Heavy rain, gusty/damaging wind, and small hail.
6pm: Slides towards Worcester Co. Rumbles and lightening will bring you inside.
8pm: Moving thru eastern MA. Less of an effective but still heavy at times pic.twitter.com/RaxDdy3cCr

— Zack Green (@zackgreenwx) June 14, 2023