Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of Massachusetts

BOSTON — A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued in parts of Massachusetts.

This alert is in effect for Essex, Franklin, Middlesex, and Worcester counties until 11 p.m. tonight.

Primary hazard is damaging wind as clusters of storms develop this afternoon.

Localized flooding is also a concern with slow-moving storms.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH until 8 p.m. for all the areas in pink. Keeping an eye for you. Stay in touch with me during the soccer match. pic.twitter.com/UACGrjzqEG
— Kevin Lemanowicz (@KevinBoston25) June 20, 2024

A severe thunderstorm watch - the first of 2024 for most of these areas - has just been issued for a portion of New England through 10 PM.

Primary hazard is damaging wind as clusters of storms develop this afternoon. Localized flooding is also a concern with slow-moving storms. pic.twitter.com/B11BI0pvwK
— Tucker Antico (@tuckerweather) June 20, 2024

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont until 8 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/LOVCghNjCa
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) June 20, 2024

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