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Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Most of Mass.
National Weather service warns of heavy winds and large hail through 8 p.m. Here's when you can expect the storm.

What first looked like some light rain could turn into much more.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for nearly all of Massachusetts; The Cape & Islands look to be clear of the watch.
The National Weather Service warns of "damaging wind gusts ... and isolated large hail events."
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Strong to severe t'storms possible until 8 pm. Potential high winds, large hail, and localized flooding. pic.twitter.com/gF5WZpar55
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 18, 2016
The storm activity is making its way east. It's expected to cover the west part of the state by 4 p.m. and the east part by 6 p.m.
The moisture in the air is pushing the temperature into the mid-90s today. The rest of the week is expected to be a bit cooler and more comfortable.
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[1207p] Severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for NE, eastern NY, northern NJ and PA until 8pm. pic.twitter.com/Y7omY9Gq5W
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 18, 2016
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