The latest forecast indicates potential for high end severe weather across southern New England Thursday afternoon and evening. While the exact extent of severe weather remains uncertain, the risk level is high enough we wanted to bring this to your attention.

There is a threat for: significant straight-line wind gusts, large hail, downpours and even isolated tornadoes. This forecast depends greatly on the location of a front in relation to southern New England. The greatest risk as of this writing is across CT, RI and southwest MA. More information should become available overnight.

Matthew Belk