Good morning, Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected over Southern New England today into Thursday morning. The primary threats will be *damaging winds and localized torrential downpours*. However, *a* *tornado cannot be ruled out* . The higher likelihood of severe storms today will be in Western/Central Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. This then shifts into Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island tonight into early Thursday. Bryce Williams Meteorologist 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>