* WHAT. Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 1 to 3 feet expected. * WHERE. Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. * WHEN. From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. Late afternoon and evening thunderstorms could bring strong gusty winds and frequent lightning.

* WHAT. Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 1 to 3 feet expected. * WHERE. Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. * WHEN. From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

SVRBOX The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for. Western Worcester County in central Massachusetts. Southeastern Hampshire County in western Massachusetts. Southeastern Franklin County in western Massachusetts. Northeastern Hampden County in western Massachusetts. * Until 500 PM EDT. * At 358 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Amherst, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD. 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE. Radar indicated. IMPACT. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include. Amherst, Northampton, South Hadley, Belchertown, Ware, Granby, Hadley, Sunderland, Hatfield, Hardwick, Leverett, Shutesbury, Pelham, Petersham, and New Salem.