BOSTON (WHDH) - A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Massachusetts on Wednesday with the threat of strong-to-severe storms with damaging wind gusts into the early evening.

The watch is in effect until 6 p.m. for towns and cities in Worcester County.

Small hail, wind gusts up to 70 mph, and frequent lightning is possible as the storms roll through, according to 7NEWS Meteorologist Josh Wurster.

The watch has since expired for Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, and Hampden counties.

A cold front will send temperatures crashing back into the upper 20s and mid 30s by Thursday morning.

For more on the forecast, visit the 7Weather page.

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