WEATHER ALERT: Risk of strong to severe thunderstorms

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The 22News Storm Team issued a Weather Alert for the chance of afternoon/evening thunderstorms on Monday that could be strong to severe.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for eastern Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties from Monday morning through Tuesday evening. The heat index will make it feel like it’s around 100 degrees.

Monday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the chance for showers and thunderstorms later in the day. It will be hot and humid with highs in the low to middle 90s but the heat index will make it feel like it’s around 100 degrees.

The storms for later Monday will be scattered, but if you have any outdoor plans, have an indoor alternative on standby.

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Monday night will be mostly cloudy, shower/storm possible. Lows in the upper 60s and low 70s.

The intense heat and humidity will continue on Tuesday with highs in the mid to upper 90s and the heat index making it feel like it’s around 100 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms are possible again in the afternoon/evening on Tuesday.

The heat and humidity looks to break later in the week.

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Chris Bouzakis is a meteorologist who has been a part of the 22News team since 2021. Follow Chris on X @ChrisBouzakis and view his bio to see more of his work.

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