Thunderstorms Possible In MA As Temperatures Rise

MASSACHUSETTS — Potentially dangerous thunderstorms are in the forecast for the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The stormy weather could affect much of the region.

The National Weather Service Boston tweeted: "Potential for a few thunderstorms Saturday afternoon capable of producing strong to damaging winds. The area with the highest threat for storms are western Massachusetts/Connecticut #MAwx #CTwx #RIwx"

It's expected that high pressure will provide dry cool weather into early Friday afternoon. Then an approaching warm front will bring the risk of rain later in the day and into Friday evening, which could start as sleet or snow in higher terrains.

That band of rain will dissipate overnight but then another round of steady rain will arrive toward daybreak Saturday. A few thunderstorms are possible late Saturday afternoon, with gusty winds and small hail, according to the National Weather Service.

A cold front is expected to arrive Saturday evening, ushering in dry, blustery, cooler conditions for Sunday.

For Boston, the forecast for Friday calls for a 60 percent chance of rain late in the day with a high of 49. Saturday will see rain mainly before noon with a high of 64 degrees. An 80 percent chance of rain is accompanied by strong winds with gusts up to 29 mph. Temperatures will then drop Sunday with a high near 45.

In Worcester, there's an 80 percent chance of rain after 4 p.m. Friday with a high around 48 degrees. Wet weather is expected Saturday with a chance of precipitation at 100 percent and a high of 62. Sunday is expected to be sunny with a high of 44.