The Storm Prediction Center has issued two Severe Thunderstorm Watches now in effect for much of New England this afternoon and evening:
Watch #441 (until 9:00 PM EDT):
Connecticut, Central & Western Massachusetts, Vermont, Eastern New York, Northern New Jersey, Northeast Pennsylvania
Watch #443 (until 11:00 PM EDT):
New Hampshire, Western and Northern Maine
Storms are already active and spreading northeast through the region, with the strongest activity expected through the late afternoon and early evening.
⚠️ Main Threats Across the Region:
💨 Damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph
🌨️ Hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter
🌪️ An isolated tornado can’t be ruled out
⚡ Frequent lightning and brief downpours
The atmosphere remains very unstable in southern and eastern areas, while strengthening mid-level winds support more organized storm clusters moving into New Hampshire and Maine.
Ensure you have our 1DegreeOutside app downloaded, with LOCATION and NOTIFICATIONS turned ON so you’ll receive warnings.
Have multiple ways to receive alerts through the evening.
Remain indoors when storms approach—these could intensify quickly.
Stay weather-aware if commuting or outdoors across New England.
1DegreeOutside continues to monitor this severe weather outbreak and will provide updates as warnings are issued.
