Drought won't end with long-awaited rain Thursday, but it will help
There is finally significant rain in the forecast for the drought in Massachusetts. Some towns might even see a little snow.
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There is finally significant rain in the forecast for the drought in Massachusetts. Some towns might even see a little snow.
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The main impacts from the storms will be lightning, very heavy downpours, damaging winds and the potential for hail.
It's looking like a great weekend weatherwise in Massachusetts, though you may notice some haze in the sky from wildfires on the West Coast.
Be prepared for dangerous heat Monday and Tuesday. It will feel like 100 degrees outside across Massachusetts so be prepared.
The WBZ NEXT Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for the risk of severe storms Sunday afternoon and evening.
There is an elevated tornado threat in Massachusetts with strong to severe storms likely on Sunday.
The weather is always a major concern for these types of events and, as usual, it is not a slam dunk, easy forecast.
The hottest week of the year in the Boston area, thus far, is on the way.
Severe thunderstorms are in the weather forecast across Massachusetts Friday afternoon and evening,
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There is a risk of thunderstorms Thursday, a few of which may reach severe levels.
There will be periods of moderate to heavy rain throughout the morning commute.
The northern lights were very active late Friday into Saturday morning in parts of New England.
Monday is the 128th Boston Marathon and runners will have a mild, mostly clear day ahead of them.
We've got an April storm mess across Massachusetts with a variety of snow, rain and wind hitting several cities and towns.
A mid-week storm will bring flooding rain, accumulating snow, and damaging winds to different parts of Massachusetts.
A storm headed for the Boston area this week will bring rain, wind and possibly heavy snow to parts of Massachusetts.
If you're in the Boston area you can expect another 1-to-3 inches of rain from this latest storm.
We've had some nice weather in the Boston area, but don't put away the snow blower, shovels and scrapers just yet.
The highest impacts of Tuesday's snow will be felt over southeastern Massachusetts.
It will take until Monday before temperatures crack the 32-degree mark again.
We're off to a very cold start to the week and there's a new round of snow coming to Massachusetts Tuesday.
Two neighboring businesses in Everett, Massachusetts are bringing peanut butter and beer together for a good cause.
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People in Holbrook, Massachusetts said they woke up to muddy water coming out of their pipes this week.
A new Massachusetts law gives companies like Ticketmaster more control over who you can sell sports or concert tickets to if you can't make it to the game or show.
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There is finally significant rain in the forecast for the drought in Massachusetts. Some towns might even see a little snow.
As rain is in the forecast for much of Massachusetts on Thursday, those on the North Shore and Merrimack Valley are welcoming the relief from the wildfire smoke that's been heavy for them this week.
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John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
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Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
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