What Boston meteorologists are saying about Thursday’s potentially severe storms

Another very warm day today, but with it will come to risk for a few strong to locally severe thunderstorms. Storms may develop as soon as noon, but seem more likely between 1 and 8 PM. This is a model which provides an approximate timing. pic.twitter.com/VWZXeztyi9

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) May 23, 2024

Isolated showers will quickly pass through this morning. The main event will roll through roughly noon-4 PM with lightning, downpours, wind, and hail. @Boston25 #mawx #boston pic.twitter.com/53cZfg2K1l

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) May 23, 2024

Isolated downpour and lightning passing from west to east this morning. Severe weather threat will peak noon-3 PM today. @Boston25 #mawx #newengland pic.twitter.com/ZTILyubJwD

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) May 23, 2024

Updated ⛈️ timeline… Primary storms 11 AM – 3 PM#mawx #boston #worcester #newengland @boston25 pic.twitter.com/oaz0MjmUsw

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) May 23, 2024

T-STORMS TODAY…
Multiple rounds of showers and storms develop ahead of a cold front
▶️Scattered coverage with storms most numerous noon-4pm
▶️A few could turn severe with damaging wind and hail the main threat
▶️Downpours and lightning will impact travel and outdoor plans#WCVB pic.twitter.com/pi1yH5tfER

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) May 23, 2024

NEXT ROUND…
of t-storms over PA, NY and NJ is headed our way. This will bring downpours and t-storms with a few that could turn severe midday into early afternoon. #WCVB pic.twitter.com/k6RtDLO3Ar

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) May 23, 2024

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND…
Splendid start with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 80°. Humidity ticks up Sunday with the chance of a pop-up PM shower/storm. Better chance of showers Monday with mostly cloudy skies and cooler temps #WCVB pic.twitter.com/RVhxEbm8db

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) May 23, 2024

NEXT 7 DAYS…
Rounds of scattered t-storms today ahead of a cold front. Lower humidity behind it heading into the holiday weekend, but it stays warm. Sunshine Saturday, sun with the chance of a pop-up storm Sunday. Best chance of showers Monday with cooler temps #WCVB pic.twitter.com/PZdvl6Ye5J

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) May 23, 2024

THURSDAY AM weather update ⤵️
Active weather day with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms ⛈️ Gorgeous start to the holiday weekend with sunshine and low humidity #WCVB pic.twitter.com/MnaxiSlp1r

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) May 23, 2024

Few of the storms today will be strong/severe with damaging wind gusts potential/hail. The more widespread issue will be downpours and cloud to ground lightning. pic.twitter.com/sVvEjP1mqA

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) May 23, 2024

First round of storms offshore by 8:30-9am. 2nd round most widespread around midday/early afternoon. pic.twitter.com/vgmQGK2VSQ

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) May 23, 2024

Most comfortable air moves in Friday-Saturday. pic.twitter.com/Fm5hcDrESY

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) May 23, 2024

Solid Holiday weekend start. Few isolated pop-up showers/storm Sunday, better chance Monday afternoon-Tuesday AM. pic.twitter.com/eWa7bbH4U6

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) May 23, 2024

Summer storms today, nice Friday and Saturday ahead. pic.twitter.com/sx289kEblp

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) May 23, 2024