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Severe Thunderstorms In MA: Lightning, Heavy Rain Incoming
Storms were already rumbling early Thursday morning, but more severe storms may roll across the state throughout the day.
MASSACHUSETTS — Warm temperatures will continue Thursday, but will come with the risk of severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours, according to forecasts.
Downpours, thunder and lightning were already swirling around 6 a.m., but the more impactful storms will arrive around noon, according to the National Weather Service. The risk of lighting and heavy rain could continue across the state until around 8 p.m.
Thursday's storms are part of a line of severe weather coming from the Midwest. A cold front will sweep across the state this afternoon, colliding with warm air.
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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
Temperatures on Thursday will reach the high 80s across central and eastern Massachusetts. Temperatures will be much lower on the Cape, reaching only high 60s.
The good news: Thursday is the only day this week with a chance of either rain or thunderstorms in the forecast. Most of the state should see sun and temperatures in the 80s on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A chance of rain returns on Memorial Day.
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