Highs could approach 90 before a cold front ushers in a chance for storms
SPRINGFIELD – The National Weather Service warns that scattered thunderstorms, strong to severe, could hit Western Massachusetts later in the day.
Such storms, likely to begin in the early afternoon, could bring large hail, damaging straight-line winds and heavy rain, according to the weather service. Showers and thunderstorms should end by 8 or 9 p.m.
Abc40 meteorologists said temperatures will approach 90 degrees before clouds develop this afternoon. The passing front will usher in sunny skies and slightly cooler temperatures for Tuesday.
Wednesday will bring another chance for scattered storms, according to abc40.
The National Weather Service determined that it was straight-line winds from violent microbursts that caused extensive damage tree damage and power outages throughout the region last Tuesday.