Good afternoon, Following is a short update on our latest expectations for scattered strong to isolated severe thunderstorms for areas primarily north and west of Interstate 95. Overall there are no significant changes to the timing or magnitude of the severe weather risk and area most threatened. We still anticipate sporadic instances of severe weather, in the form of tree damage and downed power lines from straight-line wind gusts 40 to 60 mph, although there may be hail up to 1 inch in diameter in the most intense of storms. Persistent thunderstorms moving over urban or poor drainage areas would also elevate the risk for localized flooding but this is a lesser risk. As of 1230 PM Wednesday, thunderstorms were beginning to develop in the Hudson Valley. These storms and additional ones are expected to move northeast and affect western MA and CT between 1 and 3 PM, and into central MA and RI between 3 and 6 PM. We anticipate a lesser risk for strong thunderstorms in eastern MA, but the risk for thunderstorms should exist after 5 PM for these locations. Following attached graphic from our weather briefing sent this morning remains valid. Thank You! Meteorologists: Andrew Loconto, Hayden Frank, Bill Leatham and Joe DelliCarpini If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>
