Extreme thunderstorms may very well be headed our means Sunday afternoon. This is what to anticipate.

The SouthCoast ought to batten down the hatches this afternoon, as the National Weather Service forecasts an evening of heavy thunderstorms, the realm on severe thunderstorm watch.

Based on a report launched Sunday morning, a lot of Massachusetts is at reasonable danger of extreme climate, with “damaging wind the first risk, however giant hail and an remoted twister can also be attainable” statewide.

Domestically, the NWS forecast requires showers and thunderstorms within the afternoon into the night. The time of biggest concern for thunderstorms is predicted to be 2 to 10 p.m.

“A number of the storms may very well be extreme,” the NWS reported.

The prospect of precipitation is 80%. Rainfall may very well be heavy in the course of the storm durations.

Wind speeds within the SouthCoast usually are not anticipated to be too excessive, about 7 to 16 mph, with gusts barely greater.

What to do in a extreme thunderstorm

For those who’re exterior throughout a extreme thunderstorm, search security inside a constructing rapidly. Don’t search shelter beneath bushes.

Keep away from home windows. Keep away from utilizing working water or units plugged into electrical shops.

For those who can’t make it inside a constructing, inside a parked automotive is the next-best place to be when exterior throughout a lightning storm. Be certain that it’s parked in a spot the place will probably be protected from falling energy traces or bushes.

If downpours happen and also you’re caught driving in flash flooding, don’t drive via flooded areas. Flip round instantly and search an alternate route.

This text initially appeared on The Herald Information: Severe thunderstorm watch: SouthCoast on alert for wild weather