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Severe storms possible on summer-like Saturday

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Severe storms possible on summer-like Saturday


The weekend isn’t a washout, but we are dodging a few drops.

Today’s the warmest of the two, with summery highs in the low 80s – and a bit of humidity. There are exceptions to this warm warmth, however.

We are much cooler on the South Shore and Cape & Islands thanks to fog, low clouds, and a cool wind off the water. It’s here that the storm chance is minimal (or for the Cape/Islands, nil) in the afternoon.

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Elsewhere, with sun, warmth, and humidity, we should see some storms fire up and get rolling any time after 2-4 p.m. and carry into the evening.

Our greatest chance of severe weather is across central/western Massachusetts and into southern New Hampshire.

Even so, many storms will be run-of-the-mill. For many, this will be considered a fine summer day with a few storms late day.

Sunday’s a different story. We’ll cool off with the onshore winds taking over. That will negate the storm threat and keep us mostly cloudy.

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Here too, much of the day is dry as the showers will be few and far between. Highs could push 70, but we’ll drop to the 50s and low 60s in the afternoon with the wind switching to the east/northeast.

Showers will return for Monday along with chilly temps in the 50s. Tuesday’s washed out, and early Wednesday also looks wet. But what’s most intriguing is that the pattern is shifting next week. Right now, it appears we get all our wet weather out of the way early in the week, then enjoy a drying trend into NEXT weekend.

The timing couldn’t be more perfect as we head into May.

Have a great weekend and be safe!

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Driver charged in Plymouth hit-and-run

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Driver charged in Plymouth hit-and-run


Authorities said a driver is facing charges after a hit-and-run crash left a pedestrian badly hurt this weekend in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. Saturday on Court Street. Police said the driver briefly stopped before fleeing the scene.

The victim was airlifted to a Boston hospital with critical injuries. Plymouth police said Monday that the patient is in stable condition and faces a long road to recovery.

The driver, identified as Francis Kelly of Plymouth, is charged with negligent operation and leaving the scene of a crash causing personal injury.

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“We would like to sincerely thank the public for the tips provided and for sharing surveillance footage that proved critical to this investigation,” Plymouth Police Capt. Marc Higgins said in a statement. “Incidents like this underscore the strength of community cooperation in supporting victims and ensuring accountability.”



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White Christmas chances rise in western Massachusetts

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White Christmas chances rise in western Massachusetts


CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – There is a chance for snow leading up to Christmas. 

In western Massachusetts, the chances for a white Christmas go up the farther north you are or the closer you are to the Berkshires. In Springfield, the chance for at least one inch of snow on Christmas Day is around 40 to 50 percent.

In Pittsfield, the chances are over 75 percent. In the extreme northwest corner of Massachusetts, near North Adams, the historical chance for a white Christmas is over 90 percent. So, it definitely helps your chances for snow if you’re in one of the higher-elevation areas.

How much snow is expected Tuesday

Light snow will begin on Tuesday around sunrise and continue on and off for much of the day until the evening.  A minor accumulation is expected in the Pioneer Valley with a few inches in the hills and Berkshires. Slick roads and sidewalks are possible, especially if not treated. High temperatures will be in the low to mid-30s.

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What’s the chance of a white Christmas in western Mass?

As of right now, the chances for a white Christmas this year are definitely higher than in the past few years, with some snow on Tuesday. Of course, the best chance for the snow to stick around until Christmas Day without melting will be back in the Berkshires. 

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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day both look dry and comfortable.

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