Here’s what Boston meteorologists are saying about the potential for severe thunderstorms this weekend

We have a few chances for some strong to severe thunderstorms coming up over the next few days. The first is a low risk for a strong/severe storm or two in far western MA/CT Friday afternoon. 🌩️ pic.twitter.com/7AVlQTuaag

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) May 15, 2025

The greater risk of severe weather comes with a round of storms Saturday afternoon and evening. The main threats are damaging winds and large hail, with a greater chance of seeing these severe conditions the farther west you go.⛈️ pic.twitter.com/SPFeLkHdvZ

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) May 15, 2025

Here's a quick look at what's coming up for this weekend! Temps in the 70s for most areas today with rain chances increasing into Saturday. Could also hear some rumbles of thunder Saturday! ⛈️ pic.twitter.com/bRbIPDc5Ae

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) May 16, 2025

Clouds are going to hang tough today. Good news is there's no real risk of showers or thunderstorms. Could be a couple of downpours west of Worcester during the evening, but most areas stay dry. #FridayVibes pic.twitter.com/rFHiaN6epg

— Dave Epstein (@growingwisdom) May 16, 2025

FRIDAY AM weather update ⤵️
Feel of summer today with low clouds giving way to partial sunshine ⛅️ Highs in the low 80°s inland and 70°s near the coast. T-storms Saturday, some could be strong to severe #WCVB pic.twitter.com/mVdj8SvEc0

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) May 16, 2025

T-STORMS SATURDAY
Could be strong to severe and come in a couple of rounds with dry time (and maybe some sun) in between
➡️Early round mid morning-midday with downpours and thunder
➡️2nd round late day-evening ahead of cold front- damaging wind potential esp. in western MA#WCVB pic.twitter.com/3n6WJyHxFM

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) May 16, 2025

NEXT 7 DAYS…
Warm and muggy today with a couple rounds of strong to severe t-storms tomorrow. These will usher in cooler, drier air Sunday into next week. Temps running below average in the low 60s next week with 50s and rain likely late week ahead of Memorial Day Weekend #WCVB pic.twitter.com/6RCGhFPUzB

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) May 16, 2025

Warm and humid today, some sun and storms over the weekend. pic.twitter.com/lJisEBcHU4

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) May 16, 2025

Scattered storms tomorrow, a lot of dry hours too as the wet weather is in and out. pic.twitter.com/2OzqYKQEoQ

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) May 16, 2025

Few spotty showers Sunday mid to late afternoon. Highs near 70 midday. Less humidity. pic.twitter.com/ZKqpVaFhNu

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) May 16, 2025

Early clouds & patchy fog will thin to reveal a partly sunny, warm & humid afternoon! There will be a few t-storms far north & west in #newengland @boston25 pic.twitter.com/qmfRvA3XKg

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) May 16, 2025

Most of southern New England is currently in a "marginal" risk for severe storms on Saturday pic.twitter.com/2dE8LgAs2V

— Terry Eliasen (@TerryWBZ) May 15, 2025