BOSTON — We’re on a SEVERE WEATHER ALERT from the Boston 25 Weather Team due to a severe thunderstorm warning and watch in our area.
The warning is in effect for Bristol and Plymouth counties until 4:30 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Everything is moving ahead of schedule today. Storm threat should be over later this AFTERNOON.
— Tucker Antico (@tuckerweather) July 25, 2025
This is good news for your evening plans, but we still have an active radar in areas south of the Pike. pic.twitter.com/skC3jAMLwW
Storm threats include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel-size hail.
“Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines,” the NWS warned. “For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.”
Impacted locations include New Bedford, Fall River, Warwick, Taunton, East Providence, Dartmouth, Bristol, Marion, Middleborough, Wareham, Somerset, Portsmouth, Barrington, Fairhaven, Swansea, Tiverton, Westport, Seekonk, Raynham, and Rehoboth.
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There is also a severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Hampden, Hampshire, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester counties until 9 p.m.
The watch also impacts parts of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island until 9 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/Ah8GxGOBGn
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 25, 2025
The NWS warned of possible quarter-size hail, scattered wind gusts up to 70 mph, downpours, and frequent lightning.
A heat advisory also remains in effect until 8 p.m. due to heat index values up to 103 degrees.
“Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke if precautions are not taken,” the NWS warned. “Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.”
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