Massachusetts
Freeze and frost warnings take effect in Mass.
Much of Massachusetts will be under a freeze, frost or flood warning overnight Thursday as the coldest air so far this season arrives via a high pressure system, according to the National Weather Service.
Widespread frost is expected, and many communities further inland are predicted to see freezing temperatures, the weather service said. Coastal areas, Cape Cod and Nantucket are the only regions not expected to experience frost.
Temperatures are predicted to reach their lowest point around sunrise on Friday, which will occur shortly before 7 a.m., according to the weather service. Both the freeze warning and frost advisory go into effect at 11 p.m. Thursday and end at 9 a.m. on Friday.
The freeze warning affects all of Berkshire, Bristol and Hampden Counties, as well as eastern Hampshire County, western Essex County, southern Worcester County, all but the northwestern-most tip of Middlesex County and Plymouth and Norfolk Counties aside from communities along the coast. Subfreezing temperatures as low as 25 degrees are expected in these areas.
The frost advisory affects areas of Plymouth, Norfolk, Essex and Suffolk Counties along the coast, as well as Martha’s Vineyard. Temperatures as low as 33 degrees are expected in these communities.
Residents living in areas affected by the freeze warning or advisory should take precautions to prevent crops or sensitive vegetation from the cold temperatures, which could damage or harm them, according to the weather service.
Daily highs on Friday are expected to reach the low 60s across Massachusetts amid sunny skies, according to the weather service. Overnight lows on Friday are predicted to dip into the low 40s and upper 30s.
Saturday is expected to be warmer, with highs in the mid 60s amid mostly sunny skies, according to the weather service. Overnight lows on Saturday are predicted to reach the low 50s and upper 40s in most the Massachusetts.
A chance of showers begins across the state after midnight on Sunday, according to the weather service. The rain is expected to continue through both Sunday and Monday amid daily highs in the low 60s and upper 50s and overnight lows in the upper 50s and low 40s.
A coastal flood watch is set to go into effect for areas around the Massachusetts coast beginning Sunday morning and lasting through late Monday night.
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Fire broke out at an apartment building in North Attleborough, Massachusetts, on Monday afternoon, sending a column of smoke high into the air.
NBC affiliate WJAR-TV reports the smoke was visible from miles away from the building on Juniper Road.
More details were not immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Life Care Center of Raynham has received a deficiency‑free inspection result from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, a distinction awarded to a small share of the state’s licensed nursing homes, according to a community announcement.
The inspection was conducted as part of the state’s routine, unannounced nursing home survey process overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. These comprehensive, multi‑day inspections evaluate multiple aspects of facility operations, including staffing levels, quality of care, medication management, cleanliness, food service and resident rights.
State survey records show that Life Care Center of Raynham met required standards during its most recent standard survey, with no deficiencies cited, based on publicly available state data.
The announcement states that fewer than 8% of Massachusetts nursing homes achieve deficiency‑free survey results. That figure could not be independently verified through state or federal data and is attributed to the announcement.
In addition to the state survey outcome, the facility is listed as a five‑star provider for quality measures on the federal Medicare Care Compare website. The five‑star quality measure rating reflects above‑average performance compared with other nursing homes nationwide, according to federal rating methodology.
Officials said the inspection results reflect ongoing compliance with state and federal standards designed to protect resident health and safety. According to the announcement, the outcome is attributed to staff performance and internal quality practices.
This story was created by Dave DeMille, ddemille@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
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