Severe Weather Coordination Message #1 – Wednesday PM/Evening 5/7/25 – Isolated Strong Thunderstorm Potential

Hello to all…

..Isolated Strong Thunderstorms are possible today from 2-8 PM Wednesday across interior Massachusetts, particularly along and Route 2 with the greatest risk further north into Northern New England. Strong Wind Gusts, small hail, heavy downpours and frequent lightning are the main threats. Severe weather is not expected but can’t rule out a strong thunderstorm approaching severe limits. It could be a day with a number of small hail reports particularly across Northern Massachusetts..
..SKYWARN Self-Activation will monitor for SKYWARN reporting criteria hail, strong wind gusts, any wind damage and any brief street flooding from heavy rainfall for Wednesday Afternoon and Evening. This will be the only coordination message unless a significant update occurs and time allows for the update. Below is the NWS Boston/Norton Area Forecast Discussion and Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook..

NWS Boston/Norton Area Forecast Discussion:
https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=BOX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1&highlight=off

NWS Boston/Norton Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=box

Respectfully Submitted,

Robert Macedo (KD1CY)
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator
Eastern Massachusetts ARES Section Emergency Coordinator
Home Phone #: (508) 994-1875 (After 6 PM)
Home/Data #: (508) 997-4503 (After 6 PM)
Email Address: rmacedo@rcn.com
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