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(National Weather Service)

SPRINGFIELD -- The probability of a tornado touching down in Massachusetts today is low, though not impossible.

Storms are likely across the state today. Thunderstorms that could be severe are expected to move from Western to Eastern Massachusetts Tuesday hitting late in the afternoon into the evening. "Some of these storms will be strong to severe with the threats of gusty to damaging winds," meteorologists with the National Weather Service said, adding there's a threat of frequent lightning, heavy rain and "the possibility of a tornado."

The National Weather Service estimated Tuesday a five percent chance of a tornado hitting Western Massachusetts. The likelihood is even lower in central and eastern Massachusetts, estimated at two percent.