Flash flood flood issued for parts of Mass Thursday

A flash flood watch was issued for parts of eastern, central and western Mbadachusetts until 8 pm. On Thursday, heavy rains are expected throughout the day, reported the National Weather Service

. Forecasters expect the rain to include heavier showers and thunderstorms, the meteorological service said Thursday morning.

Boston and the surrounding area are expected to receive about 2 to 3 inches of rain on Thursday, forecasters predict.

There is a rainfall potential of 2 inches per hour, which could lead to flooding in urban areas and areas with poor drainage, the service said.

"Some of the storms could be severe, potentially serious, with integrated threats of strong to strong isolated winds, including a non-zero threat of a brief tornado, in addition to the stormy weather could also lead to isolated cases of damage to trees and wires, and "frequent lightning will always be a threat to life", the Meteorological Service warned

.The watch can be expanded with later forecasts, says the meteorological service in

But all this rain will be beneficial, says the meteorological service.The total precipitation of the region for June is about one to two inches below what we receive. normally,

"In anticipation of more than 2 [inches] today, some places could see their abnormally dry conditions for Jui No erased. "

After the rain, the summer heat will return from Friday to Monday

Heat and moisture will accumulate in the area with consecutive days of temperatures between low and high. mid 1990s, with heat indices up to 100 Depending on the weather service, extreme temperatures may remain with us for some time

"In case of prolonged exposure, especially in the sun, there is a risk heat. related diseases. There is the possibility that the heat and humidity continue for the rest of the week, "said the service.

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