The U.S. National weather Service in Boston issued a Tornado Watch for central, western and northeastern Massachusetts until 8 PM this evening. Any storms that develop this afternoon/evening will bring the risk of damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes. Make sure to have a way to receive warnings, especially if you’ve got any outdoor plans today.
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National Weather Service photo.