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.
Significant Weather Weekly Outlook A steady rain this afternoon and tonight will help make a dent in this year’s precipitation deficit to…
Risk of Severe Thunderstorms This Afternoon/Evening An approaching cold front may trigger strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening across southern…
Significant Weather Weekly Outlook There looks to be little risk for significant weather for at least most of this week as well…
Isolated Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible this Evening across Western Massachusetts and Connecticut Dry weather should prevail across most of southern New…
Isolated Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible this Evening across Western Massachusetts and Connecticut An approaching, albeit weakening, cold front will trigger scattered…
Primer and Review on Thunderstorm Development Since we are now entering the season when thunderstorms occur more often in southern New England,…
Significant Weather Weekly Outlook After a cool start to the week, warmer and more humid weather is in store as this week…
A Few Severe Thunderstorms Possible Saturday Evening An approaching cold front will trigger showers and thunderstorms across New York State and northern…
Significant Weather Weekly Outlook Severe weather on any broad scale appears unlikely this week for southern New England, although cannot be too…
Rain and Chilly Late Friday and Saturday Followed by a Round of Showers Monday and Tuesday The weather for this weekend and…
Monthly Skymail, event announcements, and research summaries.
