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Tornado watch for parts of Mass., severe storms expected
NBC Boston • • nation
Key Points:
- Severe thunderstorm warnings and a tornado watch are in effect for parts of Vermont, New Hampshire, western Massachusetts, and surrounding areas, with the watch extended through 7 p.m. today.
- Strong to severe storms may develop this afternoon and evening, potentially producing damaging winds, small hail, heavy rain, and a brief isolated tornado, especially if sunshine breaks through after morning rain.
- Flood watches are active in parts of New Hampshire and Maine due to the risk of flash flooding from heavy rainfall, while Vermont is under a wind advisory with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
- Storm activity is expected to diminish after dinner time, but gusty winds up to 40 mph will persist, with highs in the 70s to near 80 degrees and lows in the 60s.
- The weather will improve Friday and Saturday with sunshine and breezy conditions, highs in the low to mid-80s, but late-day storms may return on Sunday with scattered showers continuing into Monday.
