A low pressure system will move across New England this weekend, bringing the potential for strong to severe storms on Sunday.

What You Need To Know

  • Severe storms are possible on Sunday afternoon

  • There is a level 3/5 threat for severe storms

  • Storms could produce heavy rainfall, damaging winds and hail

A cold front moving through Sunday afternoon will be capable of producing heavy rain, gusty winds and some hail. A level 3/5 severe threat is issued for Massachusetts and southern New England, and a level 2/5 threat is issues for the rest of New England.

Areas that receive downpours and locally heavy rainfall, especially further west, could see up to 1 to 2 inches of rainfall through the weekend. Closer to the coast, rainfall totals will generally stay below an inch.

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