MA Weather: Thunderstorms, Hail, Gusty Winds Inbound

MASSACHUSETTS — A sunny Monday will be interrupted by thunderstorms with heavy winds and even some hail, forecasters warned.

"Rain returns later this morning, then scattered thunderstorms during the afternoon," the National Weather Service said Monday morning. "The primary threats are hail, gusty winds, and lightning."

Precipitation appears to be spotty until the midafternoon, when storms roll in from the west. You can see when rain is expected to reach you in the simulated radar below.

There won't be a repeat of the weekend snowflakes. High temperatures will be in the low 60s, despite the threat of hail. Wind gusts will reach up to about 30 mph.

Temperatures will surpass 70 degrees at the end of the week, though more rain is expected with the warmer weather.

Boston-area forecast via National Weather Service

Tuesday - Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Tuesday night - Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 36. West wind 8 to 15 mph.

Wednesday - Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Wednesday night - Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind around 7 mph.

Thursday - A chance of showers after 5 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Thursday night - Showers likely, mainly after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Friday - Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Friday night- A chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Saturday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

Saturday night - A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Sunday - A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.