Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of New England
This alert is in effect for New Hampshire and Maine until 6 p.m.
'Watch for damaging wind and hail,' Boston 25 Meteorologist Vicki Graf warned. 'Make sure you are weather aware!'
'The heat and humidity are setting the stage for some active weather,' Graf wrote in her latest weather blog. 'These storms could bring damaging winds, hail, heavy downpours, and frequent lightning.'
In Massachusetts, Graf said the window for storms opens after 2 p.m. and lasts through around 7 p.m.
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