[Weather] [05.17.2025 AM] NWS Boston/Norton EM Briefing: Scattered Severe Thunderstorms This Afternoon

[BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account]

Good morning,

Following is an update regarding the potential for severe thunderstorms in
portions of Southern New England this afternoon.

We do want to mention that an initial round of widely scattered
thunderstorms could develop during the morning hours, approximately 9 AM to
noontime. These storms, if they develop, are not expected to rise to the
level of producing severe weather, although lightning and passing heavy
downpours are still possible.

The greatest potential for severe thunderstorms today is this afternoon to
early evening, between 2-8 PM, and largely confined to central and western
Massachusetts and portions of northern Connecticut. All severe weather
hazards are possible in severe thunderstorms today, including damaging
straight line winds, large hail, and a low chance for a tornado. Because of
the cloud cover around, the risk for severe weather this afternoon in
eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island is low, but we'll be closely
monitoring for any changes.

Expect this to be the last weather briefing, unless there are significant
changes which would warrant otherwise.

Thank You!

Meteorologist: Andrew Loconto

If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't
hesitate to contact us. You can reach us via:
email: box.operations at noaa.gov
phone: 508.622.3280
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