(WWLP) – The 22News Storm Team has issued a Weather Alert for this afternoon into the early evening with scattered thunderstorms expected, a few of which could be strong or severe.

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Watches and Warnings

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Hampden, Hampshire & Franklin Counties until 8 p.m.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for southeastern Hampden County and southeastern Hampshire County until 3:00 p.m.

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  • Longmeadow tree down in the road (ReportIt: Tiara)
  • Longmeadow (ReportIt: Tiara)
  • Agawam (ReportIt: Chris)
  • (ReportIt: Rick)
  • Ludlow (ReportIt: Paul)
  • Ludlow (ReportIt: Paul)
  • East Longmeadow (ReportIt: Christopher)
  • West Springfield (ReportIt: Bret)
  • Agawam (ReportIt: Steve)
  • Hail in Feeding Hills (From Mary)
  • Hail in Feeding Hills (From Mary)
  • Westfield Home Depot (From Carrie)
  • Easthampton (From Jean)
  • Easthampton (From Jean)
  • Hail in Agawam (From Guido)
  • Hail in Agawam from Mackenzie
  • Hail from Kristina
  • Hail in Agawam from Missy
  • Hail in Agawam from Missy
  • Hail in Agawam from Jay
  • Hail in Agawam from Dylan
  • Tree on house in Longmeadow (From Tom)
  • Tree on house in Longmeadow (From Tom)
  • Feeding Hills (From Michelle)
  • Feeding Hills (From Michelle)
  • Feeding Hills (From Michelle)
  • Fairview Avenue in West Springfield (Report It)
  • Hail in Agawam (From Jeremy)
  • Hail in Agawam (From Jeremy)
  • Tree down on Commonwealth Ave in Springfield (From Imalay)
  • Tree down on Commonwealth Ave in Springfield (From Imalay)
  • Tree down on Commonwealth Ave in Springfield (From Imalay)
  • Feeding Hills (Report It)
  • Hail in Agawam from Phillip
  • Hail in Agawam from Phillip
  • Emerson Rd in Longmeadow from Christine
  • Agawam from Allison
  • Agawam from Allison
  • Hail in West Springfield from Susan

Timing:

2 p.m.-8 p.m.: Strong and severe thunderstorms developing, isolated at first and then scattered later in the afternoon.

Unlike the storms we had over the weekend, the earlier arrival of today’s storms will have more of an impact given that more people will be outdoors during the time storms are pushing through.

Weather Threats:

Main Threat: Lightning and Heavy Rain.

Secondary Threat: Damaging winds may cause damage and some hail is possible in the strongest storms.

Heat:

The other weather story today is the heat. A Heat Advisory has been issued for central/eastern Hampden County from 11AM-8PM where the heat index could approach 95-100º this afternoon. Make sure to take breaks from the heat and drink plenty of water.

Stay with the 22News Storm Team as we track the storms & heat throughout the day. Download the 22News Storm Team Weather App.