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Severe Storms Forecast In MA: High Winds, Heavy Rain Possible

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2 years ago

August 5, 2024

Severe Storms Forecast In MA: High Winds, Heavy Rain Possible

MASSACHUSETTS — A wave of severe weather may hit Massachusetts Monday afternoon and evening, bringing the potential for damaging winds and heavy rain, according to forecasts.

According to the National Weather Service, the chance of severe storms is highest across the Berkshires and northern parts of the state, including northern Worcester, Middlesex and Essex counties. The chance of severe weather is slightly lower for central parts of the state and Boston, and only marginal for Cape Cod.

Any severe weather on Monday will only be the beginning of a stretch of unsettled weather this week. Tuesday night into Wednesday brings the potential for torrential rain and possible local flooding, according to forecasts. Temperatures will also swing into the low 70s later in the week — a big change from the high 80s and 90s in recent days.

Then there’s Hurricane Debby, which could creep up the East Coast this week, arriving in New England over the weekend.

“Need to monitor the track of Debby and the moisture associated with it for late in the week and over the weekend as it may bring impacts to our region. Heavy rain and flooding will be possible heading into the weekend,” the National Weather Service said.

Debby made landfall in Florida early Monday morning, and was on a track to strike states including Georgia, South Carolina and Virginia by late in the week.

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Inside the Massachusetts courtroom where former students face a teacher charged with rape

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April 23, 2026

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Inside the Massachusetts courtroom where former students face a teacher charged with rape

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The women said they were frightened, but they didn’t show it Wednesday in a Massachusetts courtroom as they watched the teacher who allegedly preyed on them when they were students at the posh Miss Hall’s School plead not guilty to rape.

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Heavy police presence due to ‘ongoing incident’ in Tewksbury

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20 hours ago

April 22, 2026

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Heavy police presence due to ‘ongoing incident’ in Tewksbury

There is a heavy police presence in a section of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, on Wednesday afternoon due to what authorities are describing only as an “ongoing incident.”

“There is currently a heavy police presence on Salem Road due to an ongoing incident,” Tewksbury police said in a social media post just before 1 p.m. “Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes if possible. Please allow emergency personnel the space they need to respond safely and efficiently”

No further details were released. Police said they will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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Wrong-way crash closes I-495 southbound in Chelmsford, 1 seriously injured – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

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1 day ago

April 22, 2026

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Wrong-way crash closes I-495 southbound in Chelmsford, 1 seriously injured – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

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.

Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes at this time.

This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

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