MA Weather: Severe Thunderstorms Eyed For Commute Home

Forecasters are warning of the possibility of a few severe thunderstorms making their way across Massachusetts Monday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service put out a special weather statement for potentially damaging winds and heavy rainfall.

The storms are coming from the northwest, possibly between about 3 - 9 p.m. They may taper off before getting to Southeastern Mass. and the Cape.

"The main threats are strong to damaging winds and very heavy rainfall with localized street/highway flooding," the NWS said.

Much of Eastern Mass. was already under a heat advisory Monday as temperatures soared back into the 90s. The temperatures will remain high the following few days, and the threat of rain will also persist.

Boston-area forecast via NWS

Tonight - A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday - Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Tuesday Night - A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday - Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 11am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night - A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday - A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 6 mph.

Friday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

Friday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Saturday - Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Saturday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Light northwest wind.

Sunday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.