CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The 22News Storm Team has issued a Weather Alert for thunderstorms expected Tuesday afternoon and evening. Some storms could become severe, bringing strong gusty winds, heavy downpours, reduced visibility, and potentially very small, isolated hail. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center lists the local severe weather risk as level two out of five for this period. Current temperatures across the region reflect a warm start to the day.