BOSTON (WHDH) - Severe thunderstorms and heavy downpours that are expected to move across Massachusetts on Wednesday could make for a treacherous evening commute in most communities.
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Hampden County is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 6:15 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Berkshire, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, and Worcester counties until 9 p.m.
Heavy rain, damaging wind, and frequent lightning are possible.
The National Weather Service says large hail and an isolated tornado are less likely but possible.
The best chance for damaging thunderstorms will be in western and central Massachusetts.
Severe T'Storm WATCH issued until 9PM for Essex, Middlesex, and Worcester Co. MA, and southern NH. Damaging wind gusts are the main concern. Line of strong to severe storms expected between 3-8PM. #7news pic.twitter.com/oAXYfUJzx8
— Jackie Layer (@WeatherJackie) September 4, 2019
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