Heavy rain, thunder and high humidity are on the radar Tuesday for residents of Massachusetts — and conditions might become severe in some parts of the state.
The rain was expected to begin in Western Massachusetts before 10 a.m., spreading eastward with scattered showers reaching Eastern Massachusetts by early afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Thunderstorms and locally heavy downpours will be possible statewide through the early afternoon. Forecasters warn that before storms move offshore around 2 p.m., rain totals could reach up to one inch.
More storms are projected to build in Western and Central Massachusetts in the late afternoon and evening after sunshine momentarily peeks through — and before a cold front moves in.
Forecasters are eyeing a potential “isolated strong to severe thunderstorm” to develop across Western Massachusetts late in the afternoon on Tuesday that could bring high winds.
Temperature highs are expected to be in the upper 60s to low 70s across Massachusetts, and humidity levels will be high throughout the day.
While a hit-or-miss thunderstorm may linger overnight, conditions are expected to dry out statewide in the evening. Temperature lows will be in the 50s.
There’s “abundant sunshine” and warm temperatures in the forecast on Wednesday, with highs reaching the low to mid-80s and “comfortable” humidity levels, forecasters said.
However, there will be an increasing risk of dangerous rip currents for beaches along the state’s southern coastline and Cape Cod & the Islands. A rip current warning will be in effect for Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket starting Wednesday morning until the nighttime.
Forecasters are watching the potential for another round of wet weather over the weekend after another day of warmth and sunshine on Thursday.
