DEDHAM, Mass. — Flood watches and a high wind warning have been issued for Massachusetts as another storm takes aim at the region after many communities were buried by more than a foot of snow on Sunday.
The Boston 25 Weather team has issued a Weather Alert for Tuesday evening into Wednesday with snow, heavy rain, flooding, and damaging wind gusts in the forecast.
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This approaching system will arrive on the heels of a major weather event that prompted winter storm warnings and blanketed the region in snow.
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Precipitation will arrive between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday ahead of the evening commute as an initial burst of snow at elevations, Spear said in her latest forecast.
“Even though it will be washed away by heavy rain, the evening commute could be quite slippery in parts of central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire,” Boston 25 Meteorologist Spear wrote in her weather blog. “Only a coating to a few inches will fall before rain comes along.”
Weather Alert Tuesday night into Wednesday
By 10 p.m., the snow will shift over totally to drenching rainfall, according to Spear.
“It’s going to pour overnight into Wednesday morning,” Spear said. “The heaviest rain goes probably to about 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.”
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Franklin, Hampden, Middlesex, Essex, Hampshire, Norfolk, Plymouth, Bristol, Worcester, Berkshire, and Suffolk counties through Wednesday morning.
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In a statement, the NWS said, “Excessive rainfall of between two the three inches falling Tuesday Night into Wednesday morning in combination with snowmelt may result in rapid stream and river rises. Snow-clogged drains may also contribute to the flood risk in poor drainage and urban areas.”
A coastal flood watch is also in effect for Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Bristol, Nantucket, and Suffolk counties.
As you shovel out, don’t forget to clear snow, ice & debris from any storm drains/downspouts near your property to allow water to flow through.
Another high-impact storm expected tomorrow night is forecast to bring heavy rain, which combined with snowmelt may lead to flooding. pic.twitter.com/HrnSMNPB2s
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency reminded residents to clear snow, ice, and debris from storm drains and downspouts near their property to allow water to flow through.
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Last fall, many cities and towns saw extreme flooding, like in Leominster where basements were underwater, cars were stalled on roads and parking lots, and yards turned into lakes. Some homes were even on the verge of falling into sinkholes.
The NWS issued a high wind warning for Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, Plymouth, Nantucket, Bristol, and Berkshire counties.
A wind advisory is also in effect for Middlesex, Hamden, Franklin, Hampshire, Norfolk, Worcester, Suffolk, and Essex counties.
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Wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph are possible in the impacted areas from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.
“Because of these strong winds, you can see an elevated risk for power outages Tuesday night into Wednesday, especially along the coastline,” Spear said.
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A second Weather Alert is in the upcoming seven-day forecast for Saturday, with more rain and wind expected.
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CHELMSFORD, MASS. (WHDH) – A wrong-way driver crashed into another vehicle on I-495 in Chelmsford Tuesday night, shutting down the soundbound lanes in that area, according to Massachusetts State Police and The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT).
State police said Troopers from the Concord Barracks responded to a two-car crash on I-495 at the Hunt Road overpass shortly before 10 p.m. They said preliminary information indicates the crash happened as a result of a wrong-way driver striking a vehicle traveling in the correct direction.
Chelmsford Fire and EMS responded to the scene, and the driver was taken to the hospital by MedFlight. State police said they suffered life-threatening injuries.
MassDOT said the highway southbound is currently closed at exit 88 due to the crash, and is expected to remain closed for several hours.
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Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes at this time.
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Two people were seriously injured in a stabbing at the Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods manufacturing facility in Haverhill, Massachusetts, on Tuesday morning.
Haverhill police said they responded to the Cedar’s plan on Foundation Avenue around 10:30 a.m. for a report of a disturbance involving a weapon. When they arrived, they found two people suffering from apparent stab wounds.
Both people were provided with medical assistance on scene and taken to area hospitals with what police described as serious injuries. Their names have not been released, and no update on their conditions was immediately available.
Preliminary investigation determined that the two people knew each other, and police said there is no ongoing threat to the public. They said their investigation into the incident remains active.
Two Plymouth, Massachusetts teens were saved from the summit of Mount Washington after a leg injury stranded them.
Khang Nguyen,17, said he and his friend, 18-year-old Vaughn Webb, thought they were well prepared for their hike on Saturday. They brought trekking poles, layers, microspikes for their boots and more.
But halfway up the trail, Nguyen feared the worst when his leg began to hurt.
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“It was just incredibly painful to lift up my right leg,” he explained. “I told [Vaughn] to leave me behind so I could go on my own pace and for him to reach the summit to get help at first.”
The pair managed to reach the top of the mountain but had to seek shelter next to a building as wind gusts increased, and the air temperature reached 38 degrees. Nguyen said they also ran out of food and water. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department received the 911 call around 7:30 p.m. and quickly alerted a State Park employee who began to search for the two teens.
“Conservation Officers then began responding in four-wheel-drive pickup trucks to try and get to the summit and back ahead of incoming snow,” the game department said in a statement.
After around 30 minutes of reaching both Webb and Nguyen were found. They were taken inside a building and Nguyen was being treated for his injury.
“The worker that was up there, [said] that they came in record time, and we appreciate their help a lot. It saved our lives potentially,” Nguyen explained.
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The pair was successfully taken off the mountain by 10 p.m. The two teens are now safely back in Massachusetts and are incredibly grateful to their rescuers.
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