Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Multiple Massachusetts Counties Until 7 p.m.

Severe weather alert for several MA counties until 7 p.m. Prepare for damaging wind, hail, and isolated tornadoes. Stay informed with online resources.

A severe weather alert has been issued by the Massachusetts Weather Team. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for several counties in Massachusetts until 7 p.m. tonight. The affected areas include Bristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, Worcester, and Berkshire counties.

The public is advised to be prepared for the arrival of storms within the next few hours. These storms pose a threat of producing damaging wind, hail, and isolated tornadoes, with wind being identified as the top threat. The severe thunderstorm watch extends to most of Massachusetts, excluding Cape Cod and the Islands, as well as parts of Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Stay Informed and Prepared

To stay informed and prepared, it is recommended to follow the Boston 25 Meteorologists on Twitter for regular updates. The meteorologists to follow include Kevin Lemanowicz, Shiri Spear, Tucker Antico, and Vicki Graf.

Additionally, the public is encouraged to use the real-time power outage viewer provided by MEMA (Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency) to stay informed about current power outages in the community and region. This tool also provides information from utility companies regarding restoration times. MEMA also offers live weather radar and forecasting tools for the public to utilize.