Weather Outlook: Thunderstorms, Lightning, Tornado Possible

WORCESTER COUNTY, MA—Thunderstorms are expected to hit the area on Tuesday afternoon and into the evening.

According to a National Weather Service's hazardous weather outlook, some of these storms will be strong to severe with threats of gusty to damaging winds, heavy rain and frequent lightning. There is a risk of localized poor-drainage flooding and the possibility of a tornado.

The possibility of flash flooding cannot be ruled out, said NWS.