This blog contains forecast discussions of pending significant weather events prepared by Robert Thompson, retired Meteorologist-in-Charge of the National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Office in Norton, MA and former Board Chairman and current Board member of the Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center (BHOSC). The discussions are not a substitute for the official forecasts and warnings issued by the NWS Norton Forecast Office. They are intended as a complementary, educational resource for visitors to this web site. The forecast discussions provided here are the opinions of Mr. Thompson, and BHOSC accepts no liability associated with this information.

Current Significant Weather Blog

Significant Weather Outlook: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 3 PM

WEEKLY SIGNIFICANT WEATHER OUTLOOK Back from our African trip (great experience!) and now back to monitoring the potential for any significant (i.e., potential warning level) weather for southern New England.  After reviewing global model output this Tuesday morning (November 11), do not at this time foresee weather significant enough to warrant a blog issuance this… Read More »

Past Significant Weather Blog

10/24/25 Significant Weather Outlook: Friday, October 24, 2025 12 PM
10/20/25 Significant Weather Outlook: Monday, October 20, 2025 4 PM
10/19/25 Significant Weather Blog: Sunday, October 19, 2025 7 PM
10/14/25 Significant Weather Blog: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 10 AM
10/12/25 Significant Weather Blog: Sunday, October 12, 2025 4 PM
10/10/25 Significant Weather Blog: Friday, October 10, 2025 7 PM
10/9/25 Significant Weather Blog: Thursday, October 9, 2025 6 PM
10/8/25 Significant Weather Blog: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 6 PM
10/6/25 Significant Weather Outlook: Monday, October 6, 2025 10 AM
9/28/25 Weather Blog: September 28, 2025 4 PM (Tropics)
9/27/25 Weather Blog: September 27 2025 12 PM (Tropics)
9/26/25 Weather Blog: September 26 2025 4 PM (Tropics)
9/24/25 Weather Blog: September 24, 2025 6 PM (Tropics)
8/21/25 Weather Blog: August 21, 2025 9 AM (Tropics)
8/18/25 Weather Blog: August 18, 2025 8 AM (Tropics)
8/16/25 Weather Blog: August 16, 2025 12 PM (Tropics)
8/14/25 Weather Blog: August 14, 2025 5 PM (Tropics)
8/12/25 Weather Blog: August 12, 2025 2 PM (Tropics)