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UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Flash Flood Warning Issued

National Weather Service forecasts call for thunderstorms in Andover, which could bring rain and wind but are also expected to break the heat.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Andover and surrounding communities through 9 p.m. with heavy rain and strong winds in the forecast.

And a Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Andover through 2 p.m. A flash flood warning was also issued through 5:30 p.m.

Thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into this evening.

Storms could bring "damaging winds" and "large hail along with torrential downpours," according to NWS.

NWS predicts southern New England will see the worst of the hazardous weather.

The hazardous weather could break the heat. A low temperature of 65 degrees is expected in Andover this evening. The high temperature tomorrow shouldn't exceed 80, according to forecasts.

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