Severe Thunderstorm Warning Hits MA As Cold Front Sweeps In: NWS

WORCESTER, MA — Would it really be summer without a few thunderstorm watches? A cold front is expected to sweep through the Bay State Tuesday afternoon, bringing with it potentially severe thunderstorms and damaging wind gusts, according to the National Weather Service.

Both AccuWeather and NWS are forecasting a warm and humid start into the afternoon Tuesday with storms likely hitting after 3 p.m. across western and northwestern parts of Massachusetts.

While the western part of the state could see the storms earlier, the rest of the state may see temperatures into the 90s. Boston is expected to be 89 until potential thunderstorms hit the area before 11 p.m., the NWS predicts.

Down on the South Shore, there's only a slight chance of thunderstorms - the coastal area might see a few scattered showers, but nothing too damaging. The North Shore is looking to have a similar fate, with a chance of showers likely before 11 p.m.

Worcester County, on the other hand, is expected to be hit pretty hard with thunderstorms and even hail. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms, NWS says.

The storms are expected to build in western Massachusetts before shifting east. Around 6 p.m., they're expected to only be north of the Mass Pike in Worcester. The storms are anticipated to weaken before getting into the Boston area around 8 p.m. Mostly all storm activity is expected to end overnight, welcoming a dry and warm Wednesday.

Thursday will bring the potential for more showers, maybe even thunderstorms throughout the day and into the night.

Friday is expected to be sunny and clear, ranging in the 80s throughout Massachusetts.