Severe Storms Forecast In MA: High Winds, Heavy Rain Possible

MASSACHUSETTS — A wave of severe weather may hit Massachusetts Monday afternoon and evening, bringing the potential for damaging winds and heavy rain, according to forecasts.

According to the National Weather Service, the chance of severe storms is highest across the Berkshires and northern parts of the state, including northern Worcester, Middlesex and Essex counties. The chance of severe weather is slightly lower for central parts of the state and Boston, and only marginal for Cape Cod.

Any severe weather on Monday will only be the beginning of a stretch of unsettled weather this week. Tuesday night into Wednesday brings the potential for torrential rain and possible local flooding, according to forecasts. Temperatures will also swing into the low 70s later in the week — a big change from the high 80s and 90s in recent days.

Then there’s Hurricane Debby, which could creep up the East Coast this week, arriving in New England over the weekend.

“Need to monitor the track of Debby and the moisture associated with it for late in the week and over the weekend as it may bring impacts to our region. Heavy rain and flooding will be possible heading into the weekend,” the National Weather Service said.

Debby made landfall in Florida early Monday morning, and was on a track to strike states including Georgia, South Carolina and Virginia by late in the week.