Get the latest local stories in your inbox.
Weather & Environment in ...
Strong winds knocked down trees in Freetown early Tuesday and led to scattered outages; police urged residents to report outages to Eversource and avoid downed lines.
Steady rain and patchy fog through Monday, with heavy downpours possible and damaging gusts expected Monday night. Allow extra time for travel and check service alerts.
Somerville will host an in‑person site walk and a virtual meeting about a sewer‑separation project designed to reduce flooding in Winter Hill and Ten Hills and lower sewage overflows into the Mystic River.
High Wind Watch for eastern MA and RI Monday. Heavy rain and gusts up to 60 mph may cause delays and localized flooding.
Gusty west winds will gust into the 30s–40s across Boston Saturday with a brief afternoon shower window. A stronger rain-and-wind system is on track for Monday night.
Sunny Friday with highs near 44°F. Gusty Saturday, then a soaking rain and strong winds expected Monday with localized flood risk.
Rain flips to sleet and wet snow this afternoon; expect slushy roads and gusty winds across Boston.
Gray morning with upper-40s at Logan and a slight chance of light rain. Rain and gusty winds move in Thursday; heavier showers possible Sunday into Monday.
State officials moved parts of Massachusetts to critical drought on March 9, 2026, warning that snowmelt will only modestly replenish streams, ponds and groundwater.
Sunny and unusually warm today in Boston with highs near 72°F and coastal fog. Rain and gusty winds are expected later this week.
Smoke in North Wilmington came from a smoldering wood‑chip pile at 333 Andover St.; fire crews plan a renewed operation to extinguish it.
Clear skies and highs near 66°F today in Boston. Near‑record warmth possible Tuesday before rain returns later in the week.
Patchy fog and light rain this morning in Boston; highs near 54°F. Temperatures climb into the 60s Monday–Tuesday with marine and river impacts possible later this week.
Newsletter Signup
Enter your email, choose one or more newsletters, and we will only send updates for the metros you select.
* indicates required
Select at least one newsletter.