Please see the attached briefing which outlines potential weather hazards for the remainder of the week and the weekend. Both weather events may require headlines to be issued.
1.) Possible strong to severe thunderstorms along with potential localized flooding Today through Thursday ...
What ...
- Strong to severe thunderstorms with locally strong to damaging winds.
- Heavy downpours, 1 to 3 inches of rainfall, localized urban, poor-drainage flood risk.
Where ...
- All areas of Southern New England could be affected.
When ...
- Thunderstorm potential begins around Noon and continues into the evening.
- Heavy rain threat will also begin around noon and is forecast to continue into Thursday.
Confidence ...
- Confident there will be scattered thunderstorms, some strong to severe, along with heavy downpours across Southern New England.
- Lower confidence regarding where the greatest impact will occur. One town could be impacted by a downpour while the neighboring town sees very little.
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2.) Heat and Humidity Friday through Sunday ...
What ...
- Hot and humid weather with highs in the 90s to lower 100s.
- Heat indices ranging from 95F to 110F. Dew points in the low to mid 70s. Oppressive.
Where ...
- All areas of Southern New England except the Cape & Islands will be affected.
When ...
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