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.
Weekly Significant Weather Outlook Showers and a Few Thunderstorms Today – Some with Heavy Downpours with a Risk of Localized Flash Flooding…
Flash Flood Warnings Issued for Portions of Central MA and Northern CT An approaching upper-level trough and surface cold front in…
Wrap Up for July 28-30 Rain Event An anomalously strong upper-level trough sharpened over the Northeast this past week and caused…
Heavy Rain Across Southern New England Today and Tonight Lingering Bands of At Least Light to Moderate Rain Thursday/Thursday Night Bands…
Weekly Significant Weather Outlook Periods of Heavy Rain Likely across Various Portions of Southern New England From This Afternoon through Thursday Night…
Weekly Significant Weather Outlook Active weather is anticipated for late Tuesday into Wednesday with strong south to southwest winds along the…
Showers and Thunderstorms with Local Downpours Late Saturday Afternoon and Night The leading edge of an area of showers and scattered thunderstorms…
Significant Weather Outlook Updated Not a whole lot has changed in the outlook issued Monday, but a few modifications seem worth…
Significant Weather Weekly Outlook At this time, high heat and humidity for Tuesday and Wednesday look to be the most significant…
Significant Weather Weekly Outlook Updated Very warm and humid conditions are expected Thursday and Friday across southern New England but not…
Monthly Skymail, event announcements, and research summaries.
