What Boston meteorologists are saying about Wednesday’s severe thunderstorms — and the cooler weather ahead

There is an enhanced risk for strong to severe thunderstorms ⛈️ this afternoon. The biggest concern is strong & damaging winds. Additionally, there is a low risk for isolated flooding #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx pic.twitter.com/4but500f6Z

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) June 30, 2021

[Severe Thunderstorms Between 2 and 10 PM] This is an approximate radar simulation of the strong to severe thunderstorms are expected between 2 and 10 PM this evening. Damaging wind gusts, localized street flooding, and dangerous cloud to ground lightning are the main threats. pic.twitter.com/yOCOLYd9al

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) June 30, 2021

Get ready for a big cool down! After days and days of 90s, get ready for highs in the 80s, 70s, and even 60s for some. 📉 pic.twitter.com/dqg0kpOtHJ

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) June 30, 2021

Record heat and a few severe storms likely today. Much cooler 4th of July weekend ahead. pic.twitter.com/ijs0pdhg8t

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 30, 2021

Back into the mid to upper 90s again this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/5d1D35DTZL

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 30, 2021

Enhanced risk of severe storms this afternoon-evening (4-9pm). Damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, & downpours the main risk. pic.twitter.com/1qLahMsdY7

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 30, 2021

Highest storms chances today 4-9pm. Showers/storms fairly widespread late tomorrow into Friday. pic.twitter.com/lhXhwLwQQL

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 30, 2021

Turning much cooler heading into the weekend. pic.twitter.com/jNMLmC3Nwr

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 30, 2021

Much cooler through the weekend. Few showers possible, but rain not as widespread as it will be on Thursday PM-Friday. pic.twitter.com/TGfck474zv

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 30, 2021

WEDNESDAY AM weather update… ⤵️
Today is the last day of intense heat and humidity- Watch for strong to severe t-storms ⛈ this afternoon/evening #WCVB pic.twitter.com/a6ENAqsFIS

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 30, 2021

ONE MORE DAY OF EXTREME HEAT…
Today will be the 3rd and final day of this heatwave with highs in the mid 90s away from the Cape. 95 would tie the daily record high in Boston. Feels like temps near 100 degrees 10am-4pm. Strong to severe t-storms possible this afternoon #WCVB pic.twitter.com/DkqmhHwYWr

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 30, 2021

POTENTIAL FOR SEVERE T-STORMS…
From 2-9pm today across much of our area- storms will weaken as they move into SE MA
Biggest concern is for damaging winds in addition to downpours and lightning #WCVB pic.twitter.com/xcycTibFNt

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 30, 2021

Triple digit heat index once again! The final day of June and the final day of this heat wave. Join me on WBZ This Morning to see how far the temps fall for the holiday weekend. pic.twitter.com/j1rsHOJaP2

— Zack Green (@zackgreenwx) June 30, 2021

Showers kick off near 2pm but stronger storms likely arrive after 6pm. Heavy rain, gusty (possibly damaging) wind, and hail the main threats tonight. pic.twitter.com/knzNW0Rb7P

— Zack Green (@zackgreenwx) June 30, 2021