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May 17, 2013
Indonesian-born and Qatar-based photographer Helminadia Ranford captured breathtaking photos of Mt. Bromo, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
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May 17, 2013
A spacewalk has repaired a leak on the International Space Station, NASA said.
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May 17, 2013
Spring warmth has arrived in most of the U.S., except this state.
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May 16, 2013
Storm storms leave damage near Shreveport, Louisiana. See photos and tweets.
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May 17, 2013
We walk through the full timeline of the Texas tornadoes on May 15, 2013.
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May 16, 2013
Where Earth has been changed forever.
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May 16, 2013
Thousands of small glaciers, unconnected to continental-scale ice sheets, have dumped about 260 million tons of meltwater into the ocean annually between 2003 and 2009.
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May 16, 2013
After months with record-low activity, the 2013 tornado season roared back with a vengeance on Wednesday as at least 10 twisters touched down across portions of north-central Texas, killing at least 6 and injuring dozens more.
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May 16, 2013
Seismic activity is continuing at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City and authorities say they have readied shelters and identified evacuation routes in case they should be needed.
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May 16, 2013
Cyclone Mahasan weakened Thursday afternoon into a tropical storm and then dissipated, causing far less damage than had been feared as it passed over Bangladesh and spared Myanmar almost entirely, meteorological officials said.
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May 17, 2013
The Ocean Conservancy releases stunning photos from its recent international beach cleanup day.
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May 17, 2013
Finding the oldest water on Earth has implications for understanding life on Earth and maybe Mars.
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May 17, 2013
Deadly storms ripped across north-central Texas on Wednesday, leaving a wide trail of destruction.
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May 16, 2013
The scientific agreement that climate change is happening, and that it's caused by human activity, is significant and growing, according to a new study published Thursday.
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May 16, 2013
Severe weather broke out in northeastern Texas, including the Dallas Fort Worth area. Below are reports of hail and tornadoes from throughout social media.
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May 15, 2013
NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope is broken, possibly jeopardizing searches for life outside the Milky Way.
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May 15, 2013
April 2013 was colder and wetter than average.
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May 15, 2013
The collection above features over 100 breathtaking images of Earth taken from NASA satellites and the International Space Station at night. But to scientists and meteorologists, they are more than just pretty pictures.
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May 15, 2013
In Alaska, climate change is forcing villagers on the edge of the Arctic to confront the reality of a warming planet. If they don't act soon, their villages were be lost forever.
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May 17, 2013
The cause of a large wildfire in Wisconsin has been solved.
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| Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy with rain showers. High of 70F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 72F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 72F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NE after midnight. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 73F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 68F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 68F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 38 | 69 | 39 | 62 | 43 | 56 | 44 |
| Wind | 2 mph WNW | 7 mph ESE | 12 mph SE | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 52% | 34% | 48% | 63% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 10% | 25% | 55% | 58% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Rain Showers | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:02 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 45 | 67 | 50 | 62 | 48 | 60 | 51 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 9 mph SSW | 12 mph South | 8 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 69% | 53% | 59% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 64% | 68% | 74% | 82% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 54 | 67 | 55 | 69 | 57 | 73 | 61 |
| Wind | 7 mph South | 8 mph South | 9 mph South | 12 mph SW |
| Humidity | 78% | 66% | 65% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 40% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 89% | 90% | 92% | 96% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 63 | 71 | 66 | 71 | 68 | 64 | 61 |
| Wind | 11 mph SW | 12 mph SW | 12 mph SW | 7 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 89% | 85% | 89% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 98% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:17 AM
8:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 53 | 62 | 56 | 67 | 53 | 59 | 50 |
| Wind | 6 mph NE | 7 mph East | 9 mph ENE | 3 mph NE |
| Humidity | 88% | 79% | 58% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 99% | 93% | 76% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:16 AM
8:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 54 | 72 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 58 | 58 |
| Wind | 3 mph East | 8 mph SSW | 13 mph SW | 12 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 84% | 81% | 100% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 36% | 98% | 75% | 97% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:15 AM
8:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 60 | 67 | 50 | 64 | 48 | 56 | 48 |
| Wind | 6 mph WSW | 14 mph NE | 11 mph NE | 9 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 77% | 52% | 58% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 100% | 99% | 99% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:14 AM
8:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 48 | 65 | 49 | 62 | 48 | 55 | 49 |
| Wind | 8 mph NE | 6 mph NE | 6 mph NE | 2 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 79% | 56% | 60% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 40% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:14 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 51 | 67 | 51 | 66 | 50 | 57 | 47 |
| Wind | 4 mph NNE | 3 mph NE | 2 mph ESE | 2 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 92% | 56% | 56% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 80% | 45% | 22% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:13 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 42 | 69 | 43 | 66 | 45 | 58 | 46 |
| Wind | 3 mph NNW | 2 mph North | 1 mph SSE | 2 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 63% | 38% | 46% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 10% | 5% | 8% | 7% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:12 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 48 | 71 | 49 | 68 | 50 | 60 | 50 |
| Wind | 3 mph NW | 1 mph NW | 3 mph South | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 72% | 46% | 51% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 3% | 3% | 5% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 18, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KBOS) | 67 °F | 50 °F |
| Record (KBOS) | 91 °F (1936) | 37 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 70 °F | 54 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 3 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| Boston, MA | 54.0 °F |
| Providence, RI | 60.1 °F |
| Fall River, MA | 60.1 °F |
| Conimicut Light, RI | 63.0 °F |
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:19 AM EDT | 8:02 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:47 AM EDT | 8:35 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:06 AM EDT | 9:16 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:19 AM EDT | 10:03 PM EDT |
| Moon | 12:54 PM EDT | 1:19 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 47m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 42m
Tomorrow will be 1m 55s longer.
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| First Quarter, 53% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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55 °F
Boston
55 °F
Worcester
54 °F
Nantucket
54 °F
Chatham
53 °F
Provincetown
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37 °F
Chicopee
37 °F
Orange
37 °F
Martha's Vineyard
37 °F
Taunton
39 °F
Norwood
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Boston | 55 °F | Scattered Clouds | 6:54 AM EDT |
| Bedford | 46 °F | Partly Cloudy | 6:56 AM EDT |
| East Milton | 50 °F | N/A | 6:54 AM EDT |
| Norwood | 48 °F | Clear | 6:53 AM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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AMF703 Knoxville, TN |
KBED | 09:38AM | On Time |
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AMF707 South Bend, IN |
KBED | 10:06AM | On Time |
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SWA2943 Baltimore, MD |
KBOS | 07:40AM | On Time |
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JZA7678 Montreal, Quebec |
KBOS | 07:41AM | On Time |
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KAP1005 Augusta, ME |
KBOS | 07:45AM | On Time |
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TCF5870 New York, NY |
KBOS | 07:49AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KBOS) |
| Wind Speed: | 6.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 360° (North) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KBOS 181054Z 29006KT 10SM FEW040 SCT220 13/06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP255 T01280056
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| The Book Of Mormon | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Overcast, 53°F |
| Willy Porter | 3:00 AM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Partly Cloudy, 42°F |
| Bobby Long | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Chance of Rain, 50°F |
| Blue Man Group | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Chance of Rain, 50°F |
| Women Like Us support group to meet | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Overcast, 53°F |
| Blue Man Group | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Chance of Rain, 54°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Porter Square, Cambridge, MA | 54.5 °F | 46 °F | 72% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 47 ft | 7:44 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Mount Auburn Cemetery, Watertown, MA | 57.4 °F | 45 °F | 63% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 57 ft | 7:42 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Albion, Somerville, MA | 66.9 °F | 32 °F | 22% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 75 ft | 7:45 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Inman Square, Somerville, MA | 59.9 °F | 50 °F | 70% | North at 7.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 50 ft | 7:45 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA | 55.3 °F | 44 °F | 66% | NNW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 26 ft | 7:38 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Central Square, Cambridge, MA | 56.0 °F | 44 °F | 63% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 24 ft | 7:45 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA | 57.3 °F | 43 °F | 59% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 150 ft | 7:44 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| East Arlington, Arlington, MA | 53.0 °F | 44 °F | 72% | West at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 40 ft | 7:30 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Tufts Park, Medford, MA | 60.3 °F | 49 °F | 66% | NW at 3.1 mph | - / hr | 30 ft | 7:31 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| East Arlington 2, Arlington, MA | 55.8 °F | 45 °F | 68% | NNW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 68 ft | 7:43 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| MIT (Green Bld Roof), Cambridge, MA | 55.7 °F | 45 °F | 67% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 310 ft | 7:40 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Beacon & Carlton Street, Brookline, MA | 57.6 °F | 45 °F | 62% | West at 1.1 mph | - / hr | 39 ft | 7:33 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Emerson St. Across from Police Station, Medford, MA | 54.0 °F | 43 °F | 67% | NW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 12 ft | 7:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Lawrence Estates, Medford, MA | 52.9 °F | 44 °F | 72% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 53 ft | 7:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| West Medford, Medford, MA | 54.2 °F | 44 °F | 69% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 52 ft | 7:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| St. Botolph, Boston, MA | 54.9 °F | 43 °F | 64% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 30 ft | 7:33 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Chestnut Hill, Chestnut Hill, MA | 56.7 °F | 48 °F | 74% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 210 ft | 7:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Boston - South End, Boston, MA | 54.1 °F | 44 °F | 69% | NW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 86 ft | 7:33 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Arlington Heights - Turkey Hill, ARLINGTON, MA | 56.1 °F | 45 °F | 67% | NNE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 292 ft | 7:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Mt. Ephraim, Lexington, MA | 52.0 °F | 44 °F | 74% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 203 ft | 7:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Waltham, MA | 61.7 °F | 49 °F | 57% | East at 1.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 50 ft | 7:42 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| South Waltham, Waltham, MA | 57.8 °F | 45 °F | 62% | West at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 89 ft | 7:45 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| VSOR Observatory, Waltham, MA | 53.0 °F | 46 °F | 76% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 50 ft | 7:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| The Great Meadow, Lexington, MA | 53.0 °F | 45 °F | 73% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 202 ft | 7:45 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| (Arnold Arboretum ) Roslindale, MA | 50.3 °F | 47 °F | 87% | SSE at 0.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 148 ft | 7:22 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| PAPA'S PLACE, MALDEN, MA | 53.1 °F | 45 °F | 75% | NW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 52 ft | 7:42 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Waban, MA | 52.8 °F | 46 °F | 77% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 130 ft | 7:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Waban/NewtonHighlands, Waban, MA | 55.3 °F | 47 °F | 74% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 164 ft | 7:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Near Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose, MA | 53.6 °F | 27 °F | 35% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 90 ft | 7:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Auburndale, Newton, MA | 51.8 °F | 44 °F | 76% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 72 ft | 7:33 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| West Side, Woburn, MA | 54.2 °F | 43 °F | 67% | North at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 160 ft | 7:45 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| David B's Weather, Malden, MA | 56.3 °F | 40 °F | 55% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 98 ft | 7:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Roslindale (Rosecliff), Roslindale, MA | 51.3 °F | 47 °F | 86% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 157 ft | 7:21 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| West Roxbury, West Roxbury, MA | 52.2 °F | 46 °F | 79% | North at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 121 ft | 7:32 AM EDT | Normal | ||
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