MA Weather: Thunderstorms, Hail, Tornado Risk

More storms could wash through Massachusetts Wednesday, two days after much of the state was hit with fast-moving thunderstorms. The National Weather Service said there is a "slight risk for severe t-storms [Wednesday] afternoon/evening."

No weather outlook was issued as of Tuesday night. The greatest risk of storms is northwest of Interstate 95 from Boston to Providence. NWS said it could be worst before 1 p.m., between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and in the evening.

The greatest threats are large hail and damaging winds, NWS said, but it "can't rule out an isolated tornado." Three tornadoes touched down on the Cape in late July.

Storms broke through a steamy Monday in which temperatures soared to the 90s. Central and Western Massachusetts in particular saw downed trees and power lines. The worst of the storms didn't make it to the Boston area, but Wednesday's could.

Boston-area forecast via NWS

• "Wednesday - A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Increasing clouds, with a high near 85. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
• Wednesday Night - A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
• Thursday - A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
• Thursday Night - A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Friday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 6 mph.
• Friday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
• Saturday - Sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
• Saturday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light north wind.
• Sunday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
• Sunday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening."