A Heat Advisory is in effect through 8:00 p.m. for Central, Eastern Hampden, Hampshire, & Franklin County. High temperatures will be in the upper 80s and low 90s with heat index values around 100 degrees.

Heat Index

Live Radar

A Flood Watch is in effect for central and eastern Hampden County from 2 p.m. Tuesday through late Tuesday evening. The potential exists for some areas to receive 1″ to 2″ of rain in an hour.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely in the afternoon. Be ready for gusty wind, lightning, and flooding rain. Lingering showers are likely into the early evening hours.

7 Day Forecast

Tuesday night will be mostly cloudy with a few showers possible. Lows in the upper 60s and low 70s.

Wednesday will feature a mix of sun and clouds, with a chance of a few scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs in the 80s. Warm and humid air, along with the chance for showers, continues through the end of the week.

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