Massachusetts faces another heat advisory with temps in the 90s: ‘Take extra precautions’

Massachusetts faces another heat advisory with temps in the 90s: ‘Take extra precautions’

Ugh, not again. After a warmer than normal July across the region, the hot weather has returned as the National Weather Service issued another “heat advisory.” Meteorologists were warning that heat index values could spike up to 96 degrees across parts of Massachusetts during the next couple of days. “Hot temperatures and high humidity may … Read more

4th of July weather forecast for Boston and the holiday weekend: ‘Downright tropical’

4th of July weather forecast for Boston and the holiday weekend: ‘Downright tropical’

Unlike some recent rainy Independence Days, those heading to the Esplanade for the Boston Pops and fireworks should be in the clear this Fourth of July. The National Weather Service is forecasting a warm holiday with rising humidity, but it should be dry in the Boston area. The agency’s forecast discussion states, “Downright tropical!” “Right … Read more

Temps in the 80s, chance for rain and thunderstorms

Temps in the 80s, chance for rain and thunderstorms

The heat will finally be gone as Celtics fans line the championship parade route, but it’s still going to feel quite sticky out there during the victory celebration on Friday. The heat wave is thankfully ending for the Boston-area, as city temps during the parade will be cooler in the low 80s. The humidity won’t … Read more

Parts of Massachusetts have a 50-50 shot at seeing a foot of snow this week

Parts of Massachusetts have a 50-50 shot at seeing a foot of snow this week

Some parts of the Bay State could get up to a foot of snow this week as a series of weather systems make their way through the region, according to the National Weather Service. High elevation regions like the Berkshires and northern Worcester County have upwards of a 50% chance of seeing a foot of … Read more

Massachusetts braces for ‘powerful storm’ that could spark flooding, power outages

Massachusetts braces for ‘powerful storm’ that could spark flooding, power outages

Maybe it’s Old Man Winter crying and howling because Bill Belichick is leaving. The precipitation just won’t quit this week, as the next storm is set to blast the region from Friday night into Saturday. The potent system will be the third storm to hit the Bay State within a week. The intense storm with … Read more

Nor’easter could pound Massachusetts with ‘significant plowable snow’ over the weekend

Nor’easter could pound Massachusetts with ‘significant plowable snow’ over the weekend

Is there about to be a run on bread and milk at the grocery store? Forecasters are keeping a close eye on a possible major winter storm that may pound the region with “significant plowable snow” over the weekend. The nor’easter could dump more than 6 inches of snow on parts of Massachusetts, according to … Read more

More than 50,000 without power as wind-whipped storm rolls through

More than 50,000 without power as wind-whipped storm rolls through

Heavy rain and high winds swept through the Northeast on Monday for the second time in a week, spurring flood warnings, electricity outages, flight cancellations and school closings. The National Weather Service predicted up to 5 inches  of rain in some parts of the region. More than 245,000 power outages were reported from Pennsylvania to … Read more