Heavy downpours and gusty winds are expected in some parts of Massachusetts on Monday. Flashes of lightning may also occur in the morning.

The WBZ weather team is issuing a Next Weather Alert for the storm that will start the week.

Winds are expected to be strong during the first part of the day, with some of the highest gusts on Martha's Vineyard of up to 45 mph. Boston could see wind gusts top 35 mph around noon.

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Although these winds likely do not pose a severe threat, it will be a good idea to secure loose items ahead of the first round of downpours on Monday morning.

Heavy rains in Massachusetts

The line of heavy rain will sweep in from Western Massachusetts with some thunderstorms possible in the morning hours.

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