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Heat Wave in Full Force Sunday
We are keeping track of the first possible heat wave of the year (three or more consecutive days with temperatures at 90 or above), as highs today will soar into the 90s once again and be very close to record high temperatures. It’s a perfect beach day, but don’t forget the sunscreen, sunglasses and stay hydrated. A front is...
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Storms Brought Heavy Rain, Strong Winds to Some for Evening Commute
Showers with isolated thunderstorms were possible across New England Friday afternoon and some cells were strong to severe. For those who missed the storms, the sun was filtered and humidity on the rise. The primary storm threat was for damaging wind, with gusts up to 60 mph, though small hail couldn’t be ruled out. There was also a risk for…
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Threat of Thunderstorms in New England Ahead of Possible Heat Wave
Storms could break out amid humid weather Thursday and Friday in New England, before an extended stretch of heat that could mark our first heat wave of the year. There could be intense rain and gusty winds in the area during the evening drive Friday, and on Saturday severe weather looks possible, or even likely, across northern Vermont and New…
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Sun to Peek Through on Memorial Day
Here we go again! Another raw and chilly day with highs well below average for this time of year. It is so cool that yesterday, Providence (50º), Hartford (49º) and Worcester (44º) broke the previous record of coldest high temperatures (51º) set back in 1917 and today, those same locations are in jeopardy to have a second straight day with…
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Record Low High Temperatures Possible as Rain Continues Saturday
This Memorial Day holiday weekend feels like we went back in time to the month of March! Overnight, some locations in southern New England received over 2 inches of rain and there’s more water coming this weekend. Record cold maximum high temperatures are possible today, with most of us are stuck in the upper 40s and low 50s, making it…
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Severe Thunderstorms Roll Through New England on Hot Day
Thunderstorms that threatened powerful winds and 1-inch hail rushed from Connecticut through Maine Wednesday afternoon and evening after a hot day in England. The National Weather Service issued a slate of watches and warnings for the severe weather, citing thunderstorms that could have generated locally damaging wind gusts in excess of 70 mph and/or 1-inch hailstones. Individual cells were moving…
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Severe Thunderstorms in New England Possible Sunday Afternoon
For the first time in 2021, Boston has hit 90 degrees. But a strong cold front will bring changes our way this afternoon in northern New England and by this evening, southern New England will feel the different air mass, too. Scattered showers and an isolated thunderstorm are possible this afternoon as a cold front and disturbance aloft moves over…
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Afternoon T'storms Possible This Weekend as Temps Keep Soaring
A summery weekend for much of New England is here with more temperatures in the upper 80s and 90s, except for the immediate South Coast, where an ocean breeze will keep temperatures in the 60s to around 70. It’s the perfect weather for the heading to the beach or having a cook-out. Some pop-up showers and an isolated thunderstorm are…
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Severe Thunderstorm Pops Up in Maine, With More Possible This Weekend in New England
A severe thunderstorm capable of damaging trees and power lines moved through northern Maine Friday afternoon. See severe weather alerts for your area here. Otherwise, Friday was another wonderful day across New England, after starting out with clouds and areas of drizzle. This afternoon we are left with a mix of clouds and sun, plus summer-like temperatures: Highs in the…
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No Widespread Rainfall But Showery Pattern Continues
Wash, rinse, repeat. That’s the cycle we are on this week — sun to building clouds with an afternoon shower though an isolated thunderstorm can’t be ruled out across the mountains. Highs Friday were mostly in the 60s and 70s. As the air slowly moistens, this weekend our coverage in showers expands each day plus the disturbances aloft get...
