Good afternoon,

There are no significant changes to the forecast this afternoon. We still anticipate very hot and humid conditions, along with scattered severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon. Please see our one-pager briefing for details, along with supplemental graphics.

Severe Thunderstorms:
The greatest risk for severe storms is between 4 PM and 10 PM, primarily across interior southern New England. The threat diminishes farther east. The main hazard is damaging straight-line wind gusts, with large hail and a brief tornado as secondary threats. Localized torrential downpours may also result in street flooding, particularly in urban areas.

Heat and Humidity:
Heat and humidity will peak during the early to mid-afternoon, with heat index values in the upper 90s to lower 100s. A Heat Advisory has been issued for northern Connecticut, northern Rhode Island, and much of Massachusetts—excluding the Berkshires, south coast, and Cape/Islands.

The next forecast update will be issued by 10 AM Thursday.

Please reach out if you have any questions or need further details.

Meteorologists: Torry Dooley, Emily McMinn, and Kyle Pederson