Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued Tonight for Beverly

A severe thunderstorm watch has been placed for much of southern New England, including Beverly, according to the National Weather Service. 

The outlook is in effect through 11 p.m.

The storms are expected to include strong and damaging winds plus torrential downpours. The storms could also include frequent, vivid lightening.

Those downpours may cause flooding in small streams and poor drainage areas.

A high surf advisory has also been issued until 9 p.m. on Sunday. The advisory states individual waves may be more than twice the signicant wave height, and beach go-ers are urged to heed the advice of beach patrols and only swim at guarded beaches.