Mostly dry Friday with scattered late day t-storms and a hot, humid feel. Dry weather for the weekend with hot, less humid conditions.
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- A few strong to severe thunderstorms with damaging winds are possible this afternoon and evening, mainly for western MA and CT. Elsewhere, there is a risk for non-severe thunderstorms. The best chance for a thunderstorm will be after 3PM.
- Heat Advisory is in effect from noon today through 8 PM Friday for much of southern New England away from the ocean influence. Heat index values near or above 100°F are possible. Stay hydrated, limit strenuous afternoon activity, use A/C, and wear light-colored clothing.
- Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms with damaging winds are possible this afternoon and evening, mainly for western MA and CT. Elsewhere, there is a risk for non-severe thunderstorms with hazards limited to lightning and heavy downpours.
- Some showers and thunderstorms are possible this evening through tonight, though they are not expected to be severe. The chance for an isolated severe storm increases in western MA, CT tomorrow afternoon/evening. Showers and storms remain possible Friday afternoon as well.
- Replying to @NWSBoston
- [Heat and Humidity Peaks Thu/Fri away from the coast] The heat and humidity will peak Thu into Fri away from the coast with mainly an afternoon/evening isolated thunderstorm risk...but nothing widespread expected. Warm temps continue this weekend but with relief in the humidity.
- Heading to the beach today? There is an increased risk for dangerous rip currents. High Risk: East-facing beaches of Cape Cod and Nantucket. Moderate Risk: Northeast MA beaches, Martha’s Vineyard, Block Island, and the RI south coast. More: weather.gov/box/surfzone
- UPDATE 10:45pm: Storm structure continues to diminish as they enter a less favorable environment. Nevertheless, there is still a fair amount of lightning with a cluster of storms over the Providence Metro.
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