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Strong to severe thunderstorms possible across Southern New England Saturday

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Some stormy weather could be headed our way this afternoon and early evening.

According to the National Weather Service, a cold front will bring the potential for a few strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening…mainly between 1:00 and 7:00 p.m. The greatest risk will be towards the I-95 corridor, including the Boston to Providence metropolitan areas.

The main threat will be localized strong to damaging wind gusts and brief torrential rainfall with the strongest storms. Dangerous cloud to ground lightning will also be possible.

Those with outdoor plans this afternoon should be on the lookout and be prepared to seek an indoor shelter if threatening weather approaches.

UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for most of southern New England until 8:00 p.m.

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