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Severe Weather Expected Tuesday Afternoon in Winchester

These storms could possibly spin off a tornado, bring golf ball size hail and wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour.

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The National Weather Service is warning Massachusetts residents to keep their eyes to the sky Tuesday afternoon as there is an enhanced risk for severe weather across the state.

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Forecasters have been warning of the potential for severe weather for a couple of days now. The main threats of this storm include 70 mile per hour wind gusts, hail as large as golf balls and possibly a tornado. Heavy rain and frequent lightning cannot also be ruled out.

The area with the highest severe alert as of 6:34 a.m. Tuesday morning will be near and north west of the I-95 corridor between Providence and Boston. However, NWS officials are saying severe weather is also possible all the way to the eastern coastline including the Cape and Islands.

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As of Tuesday morning there was still some uncertainty due the potential cloud cover moving in later this morning.

Patch will keep you updated with the latest forecast throughout the day.


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