Hampshire County is under a tornado watch until 9 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
The area is also under a hazardous weather outlook, which cautions that scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening, roughly between 2 and 9 p.m. Franklin and Hampden counties are also under a tornado watch.
Meteorologist Alan Dunham said Tuesday morning the primary worry with the storm system is strong, straight-line wind gusts causing damage.
“However, isolated large hail, along with heavy rain/street flooding, is also a concern,” the National Weather Service cautioned. “Lastly, there is a low risk of an isolated tornado across western/central (Massachusetts) and northern Connecticut.”