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.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
Police in Barnstable, Massachusetts, say a 74-year-old man was violently assaulted after a road rage incident.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced new measures to strengthen postpartum and mental healthcare.
"Widow's Bay" is set in a fictional New England island town, but many of its recognizable sights can be found an hour north of Boston.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
Police in Barnstable, Massachusetts, say a 74-year-old man was violently assaulted after a road rage incident.
Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.
Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial has gained international attention, which has also put a spotlight on jurors in the case.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
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.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
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.
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.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
Payton Tolle opened the game with an immaculate inning, Roman Anthony hit a go-ahead single and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Sunday.
The bad news for the New England Patriots continues to get worse when it comes to wide receiver A.J. Brown's ankle injury.
Ranger Suarez struck out eight in seven innings of one-run ball, Wilyer Abreu hit a tiebreaking two-run double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Saturday to halt a three-game skid.
For the first time ever, the annual Red Bandana Game was held on 9/11, honoring Welles Crowther's heroism.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
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.