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May 18, 2013
The latest breaking news, tornado warnings, photos and more.
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May 18, 2013
More than five dozens climbers successfully scaled Mount Everest.
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May 18, 2013
The photos, reports, and perspective behind flooding rain in parts of Alabama Saturday.
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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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2013
Steam and ash clouds are occasionally rising to 20,000 feet from an active Alaska volcano.
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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 18, 2013
It's now time to move on in a Texas town wrecked by a massive twister.
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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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| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 73F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NNW after midnight. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 70F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 91F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 73F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 1.2 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 38 | 66 | 41 | 63 | 42 | 56 | 48 |
| Wind | 3 mph NW | 4 mph SE | 10 mph SE | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 59% | 38% | 44% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 10% | 21% | 61% | 57% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Chance of Rain | 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 | 57 | 49 | 67 | 52 | 62 | 54 | 60 | 54 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 9 mph SSW | 13 mph South | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 76% | 58% | 77% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 63% | 67% | 74% | 81% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 55 | 70 | 58 | 71 | 58 | 65 | 64 |
| Wind | 3 mph SE | 11 mph WSW | 9 mph WSW | 9 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 92% | 66% | 64% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 40% | 40% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 86% | 88% | 52% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| 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 | 69 | 59 | 70 | 53 | 68 | 49 | 64 | 45 |
| Wind | 7 mph NE | 8 mph ENE | 7 mph ESE | 3 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 70% | 54% | 50% | 47% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| 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 | 58 | 45 | 58 | 49 | 69 | 48 | 62 | 52 |
| Wind | 6 mph ESE | 8 mph ESE | 7 mph ESE | 2 mph East |
| Humidity | 62% | 69% | 47% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| 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 | 53 | 85 | 65 | 72 | 68 | 60 | 60 |
| Wind | 4 mph West | 13 mph SW | 9 mph WSW | 4 mph NE |
| Humidity | 82% | 50% | 89% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 2% | 51% | 99% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| 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 | 57 | 56 | 69 | 60 | 66 | 53 | 58 | 50 |
| Wind | 5 mph NE | 5 mph East | 12 mph NNE | 11 mph NE |
| Humidity | 96% | 69% | 63% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 40% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 99% | 99% | 84% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | 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 | 56 | 48 | 67 | 41 | 65 | 37 | 58 | 37 |
| Wind | 11 mph NNE | 15 mph NE | 11 mph NE | 5 mph NE |
| Humidity | 71% | 37% | 34% | 45% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 34% | 10% | 16% | 11% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| 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 | 56 | 35 | 67 | 42 | 62 | 45 | 56 | 46 |
| Wind | 4 mph North | 5 mph NE | 5 mph ENE | 4 mph NE |
| Humidity | 47% | 38% | 50% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 1% | 3% | 9% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | 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 | 54 | 46 | 67 | 46 | 64 | 46 | 56 | 46 |
| Wind | 4 mph NNE | 3 mph NE | 3 mph ESE | 1 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 72% | 47% | 52% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 19% | 20% | 10% | 4% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:12 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 46 | 67 | 47 | 68 | 48 | 58 | 48 |
| Wind | 1 mph NW | 2 mph SSE | 5 mph SSE | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 71% | 46% | 51% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 4% | 7% | 13% | 16% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 46 | 72 | 47 | 71 | 49 | 57 | 50 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 65% | 40% | 45% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 16% | % | % | % |
| 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 | 55.0 °F |
| Providence, RI | 61.0 °F |
| Fall River, MA | 62.1 °F |
| Conimicut Light, RI | 64.0 °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 53s longer.
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| First Quarter, 58% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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73 °F
Fitchburg
72 °F
Westfield
72 °F
Chicopee
72 °F
Norwood
71 °F
East Milton
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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 | 65 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 6:54 PM EDT |
| Bedford | 64 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 6:56 PM EDT |
| East Milton | 64 °F | N/A | 6:54 PM EDT |
| Norwood | 66 °F | Partly Cloudy | 6:53 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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JBU416 San Diego, CA |
KBOS | 07:22PM | On Time |
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JBU1260 Washington, DC |
KBOS | 07:31PM | On Time |
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KAP5 Albany, NY |
KBOS | 07:32PM | On Time |
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SWR52 Zurich |
KBOS | 07:32PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KBOS) |
| Wind Speed: | 11.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 225° (SW) |
| Ceiling: | 11000 ft |
METAR KBOS 182254Z 17011KT 10SM FEW090 BKN110 BKN280 18/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP243 T01830072
| Event | Date | Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Inman Square, Somerville, MA | 67.1 °F | - | 53 °F | 60% | SW at 21.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 50 ft | 7:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Albion, Somerville, MA | 67.6 °F | - | 32 °F | 22% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 75 ft | 7:34 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Inman, Cambridge, MA | 67.1 °F | - | 46 °F | 47% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 25 ft | 7:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Porter Square, Cambridge, MA | 66.7 °F | - | 47 °F | 49% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 47 ft | 7:29 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Tufts Park, Medford, MA | 67.6 °F | - | 47 °F | 47% | SW at 3.1 mph | - / hr | 30 ft | 7:29 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Central Square, Cambridge, MA | 66.6 °F | - | 44 °F | 44% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 24 ft | 7:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| MIT (Green Bld Roof), Cambridge, MA | 66.5 °F | - | 48 °F | 51% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 310 ft | 7:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA | 67.4 °F | - | 47 °F | 48% | SE at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 26 ft | 7:24 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Emerson St. Across from Police Station, Medford, MA | 64.9 °F | - | 46 °F | 51% | SE at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 12 ft | 7:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| East Arlington, Arlington, MA | 66.3 °F | - | 48 °F | 51% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 40 ft | 7:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Beacon & Carlton Street, Brookline, MA | 66.7 °F | - | 47 °F | 49% | SE at 9.4 mph | - / hr | 39 ft | 7:25 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Mount Auburn Cemetery, Watertown, MA | 66.4 °F | - | 47 °F | 50% | South at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 57 ft | 7:28 PM EDT | Normal | |
| East Arlington 2, Arlington, MA | 67.1 °F | - | 48 °F | 50% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 68 ft | 7:33 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA | 66.3 °F | - | 45 °F | 46% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 150 ft | 7:34 PM EDT | Normal | |
| St. Botolph, Boston, MA | 66.4 °F | - | 45 °F | 47% | ESE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 30 ft | 7:19 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Lawrence Estates, Medford, MA | 65.1 °F | - | 49 °F | 56% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 53 ft | 7:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Boston - South End, Boston, MA | 67.7 °F | - | 47 °F | 47% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 86 ft | 7:19 PM EDT | Normal | |
| West Medford, Medford, MA | 63.0 °F | - | 49 °F | 60% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 52 ft | 7:33 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| PAPA'S PLACE, MALDEN, MA | 59.8 °F | - | 53 °F | 77% | ENE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 52 ft | 7:27 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Near Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose, MA | 58.8 °F | - | 31 °F | 35% | East at 2.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 90 ft | 7:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Arlington Heights - Turkey Hill, ARLINGTON, MA | 64.4 °F | - | 46 °F | 52% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 292 ft | 7:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Chestnut Hill, Chestnut Hill, MA | 64.9 °F | - | 48 °F | 54% | West at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 210 ft | 7:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| David B's Weather, Malden, MA | 59.0 °F | - | 46 °F | 61% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 98 ft | 7:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Mt. Ephraim, Lexington, MA | 65.3 °F | - | 48 °F | 53% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 203 ft | 7:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| (Arnold Arboretum ) Roslindale, MA | 66.3 °F | - | 45 °F | 46% | SSE at 3.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 148 ft | 7:22 PM EDT | Normal | |
| The Great Meadow, Lexington, MA | 64.3 °F | - | 49 °F | 57% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 202 ft | 7:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Waltham, MA | 71.1 °F | 77 °F | 49 °F | 41% | SE at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 50 ft | 7:32 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Winthrop Beach, Winthrop, MA | 59.3 °F | - | 50 °F | 71% | South at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 30 ft | 7:23 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Thompson Island, Boston, MA | 63.2 °F | - | 49 °F | 61% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 100 ft | 7:32 PM EDT | Normal | |
| South Waltham, Waltham, MA | 66.5 °F | - | 48 °F | 51% | SE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 89 ft | 7:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| VSOR Observatory, Waltham, MA | 67.9 °F | - | 47 °F | 48% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 50 ft | 7:33 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| West Side, Woburn, MA | 61.8 °F | - | 49 °F | 63% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 160 ft | 7:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Roslindale (Rosecliff), Roslindale, MA | 67.5 °F | - | 47 °F | 48% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 157 ft | 7:21 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Waban, MA | 65.3 °F | - | 48 °F | 54% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 130 ft | 7:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Waban/NewtonHighlands, Waban, MA | 64.9 °F | - | 49 °F | 56% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 164 ft | 7:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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