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MA Weather: Timeline For 2 Rounds Of Storms, Showers

Large hail, damaging winds, and a shot at a "short-lived" tornado. Here's what to expect from today's storms.

Storms will roll through Massachusetts this afternoon and evening.
Storms will roll through Massachusetts this afternoon and evening. (National Weather Service-Boston)

There will be two rounds of rain coming through Massachusetts Wednesday, the latter of which will feature strong thunderstorms. A hazardous weather outlook was in effect for the state as forecasters warned of the potential for large hail and torrential downpours. There's also the low chance of a "short-lived tornado," the National Weather Service-Boston said.

The worst of the storms is expected between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. Major wind gusts could knock down tree limbs and power lines, meaning outages could be a threat.

The first round of rain will see some hit-or-miss showers. What won't miss is the second round, which is coming late this afternoon and early this evening, depending on where you live. The storms are coming in from the west.

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That doesn't mean it's going to be cool today. Max temperatures are still expected to be in the low- to mid-80s.

More storms are expected Thursday.

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Boston-area forecast via NWS

Tonight - A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday - A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night - A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Friday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday - Sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

Saturday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Sunday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

Sunday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Monday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

Monday Night - Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tuesday - Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.


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