BOSTON, MA – Millions of residents across southern New England could face strong to severe thunderstorms Friday evening, October 16, as an approaching cold front threatens to bring damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall. The greatest concern is between 5 and 10 p.m., potentially affecting evening travel and outdoor activities.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston, showers began moving into the region Friday morning, with a temporary break in precipitation expected during the late morning and early afternoon.
However, conditions could become more active later Friday as a strong cold front moves across Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut…