Risk of severe weather in Massachusetts on Sunday. Maps show timing and path of storm

BOSTON – The WBZ NEXT Climate Staff has issued a NEXT Climate Alert for the chance of extreme storms Sunday afternoon and night.   

Threat for extreme climate

The Storm Prediction Middle has positioned a lot of New England, together with all of Massachusetts, within the “slight” danger for extreme climate. 

Any storms have the potential to carry damaging winds, hail, and torrential downpours. There’s additionally a low however not zero danger for a twister (about 2% as of now).   

What time will storms begin?

After beginning the day with some early morning showers, we’ll get a lull earlier than a spherical of scattered showers, and storms transfer in early to mid-afternoon. The road of showers and storms will then transfer east into the night. 

The time to observe for potential storms is 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.    

It will likely be a lot hotter and extra humid on Sunday as nicely, with highs climbing close to 90° and dew factors into the 70s, offering the juice and instability for storms. 

Lingering showers on Monday

We’ll have a slight likelihood for a couple of lingering showers on Monday, however general, we’re taking a look at a a lot drier and nicer day adopted by rising temperatures mid-week as we method the 4th of July vacation! Sunday will probably be a day to observe the radar. 

The NEXT Climate Staff will probably be following the storms all day lengthy on WBZ.com, WBZ-TV, and CBS Information Boston.