Thunderstorms with hail possible in Massachusetts Tuesday

Along with smokey skies, Massachusetts residents could see thunderstorms and hail Tuesday.

In Western and Central Massachusetts, there is expected to be scattered showers on Tuesday. And thunderstorms are possible after 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

“Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds,” the weather service warned.

More rain is expected in these areas on Friday afternoon.

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In Boston, scattered showers and a thunderstorm is possible after 4 p.m. Tuesday. Similarly, rain is expected again in Boston on Friday afternoon.

Cape Cod could see rain Tuesday but are not expected to see thunderstorms, according to the weather service.

An air quality alert has been issued until midnight on Tuesday across Massachusetts. The alert is issued when “fine particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.”

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“Sensitive groups should avoid prolonged outdoor activity today, as this smoke WILL reach the surface,” the National Weather Service said.