MA Weather: One More Round Of Storms Tonight

The threat of one more bout of storms has prompted another hazardous weather outlook for the region. Forecasters said scattered showers and thunderstorms that could bring strong winds and heavy downpours are expected Thursday afternoon and evening.

It's the third time this week a hazardous weather outlook has been issued for thunderstorms. Monday night saw damage in Central and Western Mass., while a tornado warning was issued in northern Essex County Wednesday as more than 11,000 lost power. The Boston area has seen brief storms, but not much else.

That could change Thursday. The outlook is just for Eastern and Central Mass. There is no exact timeline available and some forecasts only show a slim chance of rain.

"The main threat will be gusty winds and heavy downpours," the National Weather Service said.

We still have some times before we get there. The morning fog will gave way to sunny skies and high temperatures that could hit 90 degrees.

That warm-up, coupled with an incoming cold front, will cause the storms that will follow.

Boston-area forecast via NWS

Tonight - A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday - A slight chance of showers before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday - Sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night - A slight chance of rain after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday - A chance of rain before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night - A chance of rain after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday - A chance of rain before 3pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night - Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday - Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday - A chance of showers. Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.