"Massachusetts Weather: Mapping the Risks of Tornadoes, Flooding, and Heat"

Massachusetts is facing a double threat of extreme heat and severe thunderstorms, prompting the National Weather Service to issue several hazardous outlook maps. The heat is expected to be dangerous, with temperatures reaching up to 100 degrees. There is an elevated heat risk for metropolitan areas, including Springfield, Worcester, and Eastern Massachusetts. Storm cells are expected to develop, potentially leading to brief tornadoes and straight-line wind damage. Excessive rain and flooding are also a concern, with rainfall rates of 1-2 inches. The risk of lightning is elevated, particularly in Western and Central Massachusetts. Hail is possible in parts of Massachusetts and Connecticut.