Damaging Downburst...
The NWS just issued their findings on the damage out in Wilbraham. They say that a downburst with winds as high as 90-100mph toppled a swath of trees 2 miles long and hundreds of yards wide.
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The NWS just issued their findings on the damage out in Wilbraham. They say that a downburst with winds as high as 90-100mph toppled a swath of trees 2 miles long and hundreds of yards wide.
Another long afternoon with a rotating thunderstorm cell sweeping through Western and Central Mass. Numerous funnel clouds were spotted but to this point no confirmed tornado. Regardless, this was a dangerous situation with large hail and damaging wind gusts.
Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA, is the 45-acre botanic garden of New England Wild Flower Society, America's oldest plant conservation organization.
After hitting 100+ degrees just a few short days ago, the high in Boston today was only 74 and that occurred at 10:30 this morning...much of the afternoon was in the 60s thanks to thick clouds and eventual rain!
There is a chance that Boston could equal or eclipse the all-time record for hottest temperature ever recorded in the city, set way back in 1911.
Getting outdoors isn't just about having fun. It can also have a real impact on your health and state of mind. There are a ton of things to do outside in Massachusetts.
A Green Community can get state money for conservation projects that in turn save the town money.
The town of Winchester is one of just four Mass. communities involved in a new program that makes solar affordable.
Electrofishing is part of a state project to re-introduce the fish called the American Shad into the Charles River.
It's 80 miles long and runs through 35 cities and towns: the Charles River is a natural resource that was once a real mess.
For many cities and towns, Wednesday will mark the first day of a four-day blistering heat wave.
The Wind Technology Test Center in Charlestown is just one piece of a growing renewable energy economy taking hold in Massachusetts.
Todd Gutner sat down with Gov. Deval Patrick to talk about the importance of renewable energy to the Massachusetts economy.
An important birthday is coming up this summer on Cape Cod as the National Seashore, the country's first oceanfront national park, turns 50.
After the storms exit Monday, our attention will turn to the building heat across the eastern half of the country for the mid-to-late portion of this week
At times today, when the sun went behind the clouds, there was a chill in the air...an Autumn chill. The high was only 70 degrees, just two days ago it was 95...what a change!
The new hottest day of the year is in the books with a high of 95 just before 3PM...two degrees shy of the long standing record of 97.
Land's Sake Farm in Weston helps teenagers connect with the farm, community and each other.
Nothing too dangerous in Eastern MA but still, plenty of rain and lightning.
WBZ-TV photographers encounter a lot of odd happenings during the course of their work week.
Who needs chemicals to have a healthy lawn and garden?
The Fourth of July Weekend is off and running and day one certainly didn't disappoint.
While it won't be a perfect weekend, the weather should make most very happy.
Highs in the low to mid 80s with dewpoints in the 50s...I'll take that every day of the Summer...what a beauty! Tomorrow should be very similar, lots of sun highs in the lower 80s and a few cumulus clouds dotting the sky in the afternoon.
Highs today, once again climbed into the 80s for most...even Boston saw a high of 81. The air was also very humid today with dewpoints in the mid to upper 60s.
