WEATHER ALERT: Strong to severe thunderstorms expected Saturday afternoon
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The 22News Storm Team issued a Weather Alert for widespread strong, potentially severe, thunderstorms expected Saturday afternoon.
Friday after 3 p.m., chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms begin. The best chance for showers and thunderstorms is between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday. If you're going to be outside on Friday afternoon/evening, keep an eye on the radar and have a quick indoor alternative ready! High temperatures on Friday will be in the low to mid-80s.
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Saturday will start with some patchy fog and drizzle. The best chance for showers and thunderstorms on Saturday is the 'middle' of the day, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Severe weather is possible on Saturday through 9 p.m. Make outdoor plans with thunderstorms in mind.
Sunday will continue the wet trend while dropping the risk for severe weather. Inconsistent showers are expected through most of the usable day. Highs will drop into the low 70s.
WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.
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