What Boston meteorologists are saying about Friday’s thunderstorms
"Damaging wind gusts and quarter sized hail are the main threats, however, an isolated tornado can't be ruled out."
Update:
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for parts of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and Pennsylvania Friday afternoon through 10 p.m.
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of MA, NH, NY, PA, VT until 10 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/rtICASk0fj
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) May 15, 2020
Do you know the difference between a tornado watch and warning? A watch means the conditions are favorable for a tornado to form. A warning means a tornado is imminent or occurring. That is when you seek shelter! pic.twitter.com/TG5GGzUczu
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) May 15, 2020
Here’s a look at timing of storms. Main window is 7-10 PM, esp in western/central MA, where damaging winds or a tornado are possible. Storms *should* weaken as they reach Hartford, Providence, & Boston but could produce strong winds. pic.twitter.com/2K5hZGl2el
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) May 15, 2020
National Weather Service:
2/2 Here’s the latest info on potential for severe storms later this afternoon and evening. The greatest severe threat has been pulled farther north and west than yesterday. pic.twitter.com/MH3M3AcYO7
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) May 15, 2020
Eric Fisher, WBZ:
Most of the action today looks like it will arrive after 7pm. Will have to stay watchful this afternoon in case something pops ahead of the main line. pic.twitter.com/ZM65BxCFpw
— Eric Fisher (@ericfisher) May 15, 2020
Vicki Graf, Boston 25 News:
This is just one of the tools we are looking at to monitor the severe weather potential later today. From now through the early afternoon it will be dry, storms get going after 3pm and will last through tonight. pic.twitter.com/FCzI2QhhHf
— Vicki Graf (@VickiGrafWX) May 15, 2020
Cindy Fitzgibbon, WCVB:
SEVERE T-STORM POTENTIAL TODAY… greatest risk is N&W of Worcester 4-11pm…. Damaging wind, downpours, hail, and even a low risk of an isolated tornado #WCVB pic.twitter.com/QisdiFGf27
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) May 15, 2020
Chris Lambert, 7News:
Most widespread storms roll in from 8-11pm from northwest to southeast. pic.twitter.com/CcM2sO5JMc
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) May 15, 2020
Severe risk is the highest northwest of Boston, especially in the “enhanced” shaded area. Damaging wind gusts and quarter sized hail are the main threats, however, an isolated tornado can’t be ruled out. pic.twitter.com/NP7XQ9DYuf
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) May 15, 2020
Dave Epstein:
The bulk of today is mainly just dry. Most showers don’t occur until later this afternoon when the chant starts to rise. The bulk of the shower activity is actually 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.. pic.twitter.com/71C2HuJVBK
— Dave Epstein (@growingwisdom) May 15, 2020
Josh Wurster, 7News:
The “enhanced” risk of severe weather now includes most north of the Pike. Orange has highest risk of severe weather, still possible in yellow.
Risks: Damaging wind, hail, iso. tornado.
Storms start late afternoon/early evening. Best chance after sunset. pic.twitter.com/tT8DaqziIe
— Josh Wurster (@joshwurster_) May 15, 2020
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