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NORTH SHORE — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a hazardous weather outlook until 8 p.m. Sunday, July 5.
“Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible between 2 and 8 p.m. today,” it said.
“Damaging winds and hail are the greatest threats. However a very low risk of a tornado cannot be ruled out,” it added.
For people in coastal New Hampshire and Main, the NWS also a beach hazards statement due to cold water.
“The warm air temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only lower 60s,” the NWS said.
“The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water,” its statement said.
“When the water temperature is below 70 degrees, hypothermia and loss of dexterity can occur in 45 minutes or less. Anyone on boats or paddlecraft should use extreme caution to avoid this threat,” it added.
Latest information regarding #thunderstorms this afternoon for #MA #RI #CT from the Storm Prediction Center. #Boston #Providence https://t.co/BvmkZRrM9T
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 5, 2020
Other concern with afternoon #thunderstorms in #MA #RI #CT is heavy downpours with possible localized flooding. Not etched in stone but some forecast guidance suggesting the potential for one (blue color) to two inches (purple) of rain in a short period of time. pic.twitter.com/I3rSdVV8rn
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 5, 2020
One of the culprits for severe #thunderstorms this afternoon across #MA #RI #CT is an area of strong winds over Ontario, Canada. These strong winds will likely cause some turbulence to aircraft but will also tilt storms and separate updrafts/downdrafts, increasing storm severity. pic.twitter.com/haXhsKsdl4
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 5, 2020
10:15am: Where we are starting to notice some sunny breaks is also where the temps are slightly warmer…upper 70s already from Jaffrey to Fitchburg. The clouds still holding at the coast, but not for long. #7news pic.twitter.com/SduubQiRt6
— Jackie Layer 7News (@JackieLayerOn7) July 5, 2020