4th Of July Forecast: Pop-Up Thunderstorm Threat
Anyone with outdoor plans today should keep the storm threat in the back of their mind, no matter where you are in New England.
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Anyone with outdoor plans today should keep the storm threat in the back of their mind, no matter where you are in New England.
Some of these showers could briefly be heavy and while the timing is not indicative of producing any severe weather, it cannot be ruled out.
With most on vacation this week and all of the 4th of July parties and bar-b-q's nobody wants to see a thunderstorms roam through their backyard.
The big question on everyone's mind - will the weather cooperate? The short answer is, for the most part, yes.
Record breaking Central US heat has been bubbling into New England all day long.
That must have been a top 10 Summer day...wow...low 80s, no humidity and lots of sunshine...awesome!
It is going to feel a lot more like summer around here this weekend. Friday will also be the most uncomfortable day of the stretch with humidity levels at their highest.
As far as temperatures go, today was a lovely day...highs reached the mid 70s and the air was nice and dry.
An upper level low has carved out a nice piece of real estate here in the Northeast.
This year's blueberry season is one of the best ever and it's a great time to go "u-picking" at Parlee Farm in Tyngsboro.
It was an active day for Southern New England with a couple of rounds of thunderstorms.
O-V-E-R...the heatwave has ended. After 95 this afternoon in Boston, 96 yesterday and 97 on Wednesday Boston saw it's first heatwave of the season.
If you don't like the heat, there is good news, some relief is on the way.
Records fell today across Southern New England most notable in Boston...old record 95, new record 96.
There is also a real chance at hitting 100 degrees today in Boston, which would be the first 100-degree day in the city in June in 60 years.
The first blast of Summer heat meant business...the high in Boston today fell one degree shy of the record...97. The same can be said in Worcester, one degree shy...92.
This could be our first 100 degree day in June in 60 years!
OK, we are a wake up away from the first 90+ day of the year and the hottest temps in nearly a year!
The first half of June has featured below average temps, with six days in a row of highs in the 60s and no 80 degree days so far this month...highly unusual! That is all about to change. Summer officially arrives at 7:09 in the evening on Wednesday and we will hit the ground running with the hottest day in nearly a year!
Summer officially begins on Wednesday at 7:09 p.m., and will likely coincide with our first 90-degree day of the year.
It was an up and down week but finished very strong and that momentum will roll into Father's Day weekend.
It was an ugly start but this day cleaned up pretty well.
No getting around it, today was ugly...but we have gotten it out of our system and it's all up from here.
Muggy southerly flow took over today and moisture levels are rising.
It's June and that means it's time to make sure our gardens are protected from bugs.
A school bus flipped over in Hyde Park, sending at least four people to the hospital Thursday afternoon.
A Newton company is introducing a new way to get into the city without stress: an electric ferry service on the Charles River called the Wada Hoppah.
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Latarsha Sanders, a Brockton mother who was sentenced to life in prison for killing her two young sons in 2018, will get a new trial.
A heat advisory is in effect for Boston, with the heat index weather forecast nearing 100 degrees.
Lindsay Clancy cried loudly in court as a medical examiner testified about her son's injuries from being strangled.
Latarsha Sanders, a Brockton mother sentenced to life in prison for killing her two young sons in 2018, will get a new trial.
A partial solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower will be visible over Massachusetts on August 12.
A heat advisory is in effect for Boston, with the heat index weather forecast nearing 100 degrees.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche has the latest on day 11 of New England Patriots training camp in Foxboro.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
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An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
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A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
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A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Wilyer Abreu homered for the fourth time in three games and the surging Red Sox beat the White Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night.
Stephon Diggs, a native of nearby Gaithersburg, Maryland, joins Washington for a 12th year in the league and reportedly can make up to $12 million.
The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to six games with a 14-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Adley Rutschman is already swinging a bat and the Red Sox were hopeful to add him to their lineup soon.
Boston Red Sox fans should be extremely happy with the deals the team made at the trade deadline, according to WBZ-TV's Dan Roche.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
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