Hi everyone,

The Storm Prediction Center's "Slight Risk" area has expanded slightly farther east, to include northeast MA, the city of Worcester, and the city of Hartford. The tornado risk has also slightly expanded, to include more of interior MA, with greatest risk from the northern Berkshires to the northern Worcester hills.

Not much has changed in terms of the overall scenario or timing. Expect a line of storms to develop around 3-4 PM and move eastward across western and central portions of the region during the early evening, weakening as it heads east.  We will also be keeping an eye out for isolated flash flooding, due to any storms traversing the same areas.

There is a chance that a portion of the region could be upgraded to an Enhanced Risk by SPC on the 1230 PM update.  Stay tuned.

-- Glenn Field

   Warning Coordination Meteorologist

   NWS - Boston/Norton