What Boston meteorologists are saying about the severe thunderstorms in the forecast Friday

[Heat & Severe Weather Potential Today] Heat & humidity continues today. Highs in the upper 80s/near 90, but given the humidity expecting heat indices to reach the middle to upper 90s. In addition, scattered severe t-storms are possible between 2 and 10 pm across interior #SNE. pic.twitter.com/i3hV9r2gPi

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) September 8, 2023

FRIDAY…
Heat Advisory continues today. Even though it won't be as hot as yesterday- holding in the upper 80s- the humidity will make it feel like it's in the 90s once again. #WCVB pic.twitter.com/vZEJD9mNZi

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) September 8, 2023

HIGHS TODAY…
Not quite as hot as yesterday- in the 80s to near 90° with a southerly breeze, but the humidity will make it feel hotter. Partial sunshine with the risk of a few strong to severe storms N&W of Boston from 2-10pm #WCVB pic.twitter.com/MAb8cNHBFs

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) September 8, 2023

STORM RISK TODAY…
A few severe t-storms could develop N&W of Boston today between 2-10pm. Damaging winds would be the primary threat, but risk of hail as well as downpours which could lead to localized poor drainage flooding #WCVB pic.twitter.com/7yNBEXAPL9

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) September 8, 2023

NEXT 7 DAYS…
Gradually cooling down over the weekend, but the humidity stays high. A slow-moving front will bring the threat for scattered mainly PM showers/storms each day thru Monday (not all day rain). Feeling more comfortable Tuesday and staying in the 70s next week #WCVB pic.twitter.com/rWKbKqlB9S

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) September 8, 2023

HURRICANE #LEE
An intense CAT5 (strongest) with 165mph winds! Forecast to remain a CAT5 this weekend and away from land. Still too early to say how close it comes to the East Coast next week- it will depend on the strength and position of an eastern trough vs Atlantic high #WCVB pic.twitter.com/zhNpN8oSQ3

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) September 8, 2023

FRIDAY AM weather update ⤵️
Not hot today but still very humid making it feel like the 90°s once again. Risk of a few severe t-storms ⛈️ N&W this afternoon/evening and thru the weekend #WCVB pic.twitter.com/QsPCAFWCgL

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) September 8, 2023

At least it's not going to be 93 degrees in #boston like yesterday… Still VERY hot & humid today. @boston25 #mawx #newengland pic.twitter.com/yD7HxsxzDH

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) September 8, 2023

Stay alert for a few strong to severe t-storms this PM in central MA, western MA, NH & VT. Those scattered storms will produce heavy rain, gusty winds, hail, and lightning. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/n0yyY5q6Uw

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) September 8, 2023

Be sure to check Hurricane Lee’s forecast this weekend and next week. It’s still too early to know if there will be local impacts with a favored track off the #newengland coast late next week. Waves/rip currents are the only impacts I can say with confidence right now. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/M4t4WyzWjJ

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) September 8, 2023

Heat advisory today, heat index near 95. pic.twitter.com/97YkcKhADi

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) September 8, 2023

Scattered shower/storms northwest of 495 mid to late afternoon. Few of them strong to severe with damaging wind gusts possible. Early evening shower/storm possible toward I-95. pic.twitter.com/NT7jvIZb8H

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) September 8, 2023

Warm and very muggy tomorrow, mid 80s, scattered showers/storm pop in the afternoon. Highest chance inland. pic.twitter.com/BSw9a01x0I

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) September 8, 2023

We'll watch Lee's path closely in the long range to see how close to New England it'll get late next week. pic.twitter.com/x1fJh7ns7s

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) September 8, 2023

Hot and humid again today, mid 80s to low 90s. Scattered storms through the weekend. pic.twitter.com/m69vYeaEHY

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) September 8, 2023