Thursday, March 7, 2013
Wilmington could get anywhere from three to eight inches of snow, according to Thursday-morning forecasts.
Snowfall predictions for the current snow storm hitting the Merrimack Valley have varied over the past 24 hours. At first forecasters said the area could receive four to eight inches of snow. Later on Wednesday, those predictions were downgraded to a few inches of wet snow. Thursday morning, the picture has changed again, with expected snow totals rising again—something anyone looking out the window could confirm. The National Weather Service has now issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Merrimack Valley with snowfall predictions at 4-8 inches. Winds will continue from the north at 15-25 MPH and gusts up to 55 MPH. Temperatures are expected to stay fairly steady. Mid 30's through the afternoon and low 30's this evening. The Winter Storm …
Friday, February 8, 2013
A blizzard warning is in effect until 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9.
OK, so that two feet of snow we were preparing to get last night? Might want to add another foot to that. The National Weather Service on Friday morning adjusted its predicted snowfall totals to three feet. The timing of the snowfall is roughly the same: with light snow falling in Middlesex County Friday morning, and becoming heavy later in the afternoon and into the Friday evening commute. So, as WHDH meteorologist Jeremy Reiner notes in his blog, you have a "few hours left this morning" to run some errands, but travel will deteriorate this afternoon. By 7 tonight, most towns will have 2 to 4 inches, Reiner predicted. The storm should be the worst from 7 p.m. Friday to noon tomorrow, when snow could fall at a rate of 2 to 3 inches per …
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
The National Weather Service is predicting low temperatures in the single digits.
A snowy start to the week could herald more wintery conditions for Wilmington, according to the National Weather Service. While it snowed Monday night into Tuesday, the flakes weren't as serious as originally anticipated. The cold weather, however, is leaving an impact in town. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for Central Middlesex County. The alert is in effect from Tuesday at 10 p.m. until 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning. A chance of snow is also predicted again for Saturday, with unknown accumulation expected. "There will be a heightened threat for frostbite or hypothermia for those venturing outside," the Wind Chill Advisory reads. "Anyone outside should limit areas of exposed skin and dress in layers... and …
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Gusty southern winds could cause minor tree damage and power outages on Tuesday night through early Wednesday.
Wind gusts as high as 50 miles per hour are expected on Tuesday night into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. A wind advisory has been issued for 4 p.m. on Tuesday through 6 a.m. on Wednesday. The advisory extends across most of eastern Massachusetts, including Wilmington, plus parts of Connecticut and Rhode Island. Strong southerly winds of 20-30 miles per hour with gusts up to 50 miles per hour are expected along the coast. The strongest gusts are expected in Wilmington between 7 p.m. on Tuesday through 6 a.m. on Wednesday. The winds will be strong enough to down trees and limb and could cause power outages, according to the weather service. The wind advisory was issued because either sustained winds are expected …
Saturday, September 8, 2012
There's a possibility of severe thunderstorms in Wilmington on Saturday afternoon.
Severe weather, including the slight possibility of a tornado, is expected on Saturday afternoon. The National Weather Service on Saturday morning said thunderstorms would develop between noon and 2 p.m. “then become more numerous during the mid and late afternoon.” The storms are expected to include strong and damaging winds plus torrential downpours. The storms could also include frequent, vivid lightening. Those downpours may cause flooding in small streams and poor drainage areas. The possibility for the severe weather extends across most of southern and central New England, including Wilmington. The weather service also said there is a low chance of tornadoes “but it is a chance worth mentioning.” By midday on Saturday, a tornado …
Friday, August 10, 2012
Thunderstorms and damaging winds are expected Friday afternoon into Friday evening.
Updated at 3:47 p.m.: The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for some towns in the state, including Wilmington. The alert was issued around 3:30 p.m. and is for 10 counties in Massachusetts, one of which is Middlesex County. Wilmington is also under a Flood Advisory in preparation for the storm. "Rapid ponding of water on roadways will cause minor urban flooding through the midafternoon hours," the NWS advisory said. "Streams and creeks may rise out of their banks, causing minor property damage." The NWS warned drivers not to drive through areas where the water covers the roadway in case the water depth is too great to allow cars to cross safely. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are also expected Saturday, which may …
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
National Weather Service forecasts call for thunderstorms in Wilmington, which could bring rain and wind but are also expected to break the heat.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Wilmington and surrounding communities through 9 p.m. with heavy rain and strong winds in the forecast. And a Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Wilmington through 2 p.m. A flash flood warning was also issued through 5:30 p.m. Thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into this evening. Storms could bring "damaging winds" and "large hail along with torrential downpours," according to NWS. NWS predicts southern New England will see the worst of the hazardous weather. The hazardous weather could break the heat. A low temperature of 65 degrees is expected in Wilmington this evening. The high temperature tomorrow shouldn't exceed 80, according to …
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Winter storm warning issued throughout Massachusetts.
Wilmington residents escaped the inevitable throughout the winter. That will change on Wednesday and Thursday. Snow began falling around 1 p.m. and according to the National Weather Service (NWS), this winter storm may leave up to 10 inches of accumulation before all is said and done in some areas of Massachusetts. The NWS has issued a winter storm warning for much of the state, including Wilmington, in effect until 6 p.m. tomorrow. According to the warning the area can expect "heavy snow" this afternoon into Thursday morning with total accumulation potentially reaching between six and 10 inches. Earlier this week, Assistant Superintendent of Public Works Jamie Magaldi said the DPW was preparing for snow, but said it was unclear whether …
Friday, January 20, 2012
More accumulation expected in other areas, but Wilmington may still see several inches.
Following a small accumulation of snow overnight Thursday into Friday, the National Weather Service is expecting a more significant storm to make its way to New England during the day Saturday. Anywhere from three to six inches of snow could fall across much of the state and region. Less is expected in Wilmington, according to a Hazardous Weather Outlook from the NWS, though the town could see enough to make for sloppy conditions. The snow is expected to fall between Saturday morning and Saturday evening. "There is a high probability of accumulating snow Saturday across the entire region," the Hazardous Outlook stated. "The greatest risk for heavy snowfall is over Connecticut, Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts, where three to six …
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Wilmington could see one to two inches of snow upon waking up Friday morning.
In what could be the first significant snowfall of the season, the National Weather Service is anticipating a bit of wintry weather late Thursday night into early Friday morning. The NWS has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the majority of the state, including Wilmington. "Widespread snow showers tonight are expected across Southern New England with snow accumulations of one or two inches likely," the outlook stated. "Given the recent cold weather, roads will become snow covered and slippery quickly. Snow showers may mix with rain along the south coast including Cape Cod and The Islands." The snowfall totals are hardly a threat compared to what Wilmington was pounded by last year, but could show the first real sign of winter since …
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