Monday, December 17, 2012
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 9 a.m.
Commuters may be dealing with slippery road conditions thanks to a mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow Monday morning. As of Sunday evening, a Winter Weather Advisory from the National Weather Service was in effect across Massachusetts until 9 a.m. Monday, although the worst of the weather looked to be headed for the central and western areas of the state. NWS said snow accumulation up to 1 inch was possible along with a thin layer of ice. Light freezing rain and slate was expected to continue from late Sunday night into Monday. "When temperatures are below freezing, motorists need to be especially careful on bridges and overpasses where slippery spots can easily develop," says NWS. NWS says the temperature should be in the lower 30s. The…
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Watch out for flooding in low lying or flood prone areas tonight.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for much of Eastern Massachusetts tonight, including Peabody and the North Shore. "At 7:59 p.m. radar indicated a band of thunderstorms moving rapidly northward at 50 mph," the NWS reports. "This band contains heavy rains. The immediate Boston metro area and North Shore should expect a brief period of heavy rains, resulting in ponding of water in low lying and poor drainage areas." The NWS says the thunderstorms should track northward into the North Shore through 9 p.m. The flood advisory is in effect until 11 p.m. According to scanner transmissions, streets in the downtown near Peabody Square, off Margin Street and parts of Route 1 have experienced significant flooding. Motorists …
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Friday, August 10, 2012
Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall rates are headed toward Peabody, which has prompted a flood warning.
A flash flood warning is now in effect for Peabody until 10 p.m. on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The warning was issued because of the heavy rain moving across the area as part of thunderstorms. The storms are headed northward and have already dropped one to two inches of rain in a short period of time, the weather service said. The warning, which was issued at 5:55 p.m. on Friday, includes all of Essex County. “Already reports have been received of roads becoming inundated with several inches of water in a very short period of time,” the weather service said in issuing the warning. “Flash flooding of small streams and urban areas is occurring or imminent.” The weather service said that anyone near a stream or creek …
The tornado watch issued by the National Weather Service will be in effect until 9 p.m.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado watch for Peabody and surrounding communities. NWS says severe thunderstorms are moving across Massachusetts, bringing rain, high winds and the possibility of a tornado to Essex County. Localized flooding is also possible. The watch, issued at 3:30 p.m. Friday, will be in effect until 9 p.m. for communities in Essex, Middlesex, Barnstable, Norfolk, Worcester, Bristol, Plymouth, Dukes, Natucket and Suffolk counties, according to NWS. The Mass. Emergency Management Agency says that "if a Watch elevates to a Tornado WARNING, get inside, away from windows [to the] lowest central location in your home." It means a tornado has been spotted. You can also learn more about tornadoes and …
Thursday, July 26, 2012
NWS says severe thunderstorms possible again this afternoon and tonight, and even isolated tornadoes are possible.
There is a significant threat of severe thunderstorms again across Massachusetts today, according to the National Weather Service. NWS issued a special weather statement shortly before 11 a.m., saying the storms are likely to hit late this afternoon (around 4 p.m.) and through the evening. The current forecast for Peabody puts the worst of the storms after 11 p.m. "The main hazards will be damaging wind gusts and large hail, and even isolated tornadoes," says the NWS, although the greatest threat is in the western portion of the state and Northern Connecticut. A brief thunderstorm that brought some hail with it passed through Tuesday afternoon and another similar band of severe thunderstorms hit last Wednesday with tornado warnings as well…
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
National Weather Service forecasts call for thunderstorms in Peabody area, which could bring rain and wind, but are also expected to break the heat.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a special weather statement for Peabody and surrounding communities with severe thunderstorms in the forecast. Thunderstorms are expected early this afternoon into this evening. There is a 50 percent chance of precipitation, according to the NWS. Storms could bring "damaging winds" and "large hail along with torrential downpours," says the NWS. And that could lead to flash flooding in some areas. NWS says there is a low risk of a few locations receiving two or three inches of rainfall in a short period of time, although the worst of the hazardous weather is predicted for south of the Mass. Turnpike, Rhode Island and across Connecticut. The greatest risk of flash flooding should then move …
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from 1-7 p.m. for much of Southern New England.
Today is going to be a scorcher, with heat index values up 102 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The actual temperature is expected to reach the mid 90s in the Peabody area, but high humidity levels will make it feel much hotter and can cause dangerous conditions for anyone ill-prepared. The NWS issued a heat advisory early this morning that is in effect from 1 to 7 p.m. and says that with the heat indices so high, it could result in "dangerous conditions for those spending prolonged periods of time outside." "The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible," says the NWS. "Avoid prolonged work in the sun or in poorly ventilated areas. Drink …
Thursday, June 21, 2012
The National Weather Service offers the following advice with a heat advisory in effect again today from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
With a heat advisory still in effect today between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., the National Weather Service urges anyone outdoors to be extra cautious. The forecast for the Peabody area today puts the high at 95 degrees, but the heat index goes as high as 103, which can create dangerous conditions for people outdoors for prolonged periods. "Heat kills. Children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances," says the NWS. "This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes." If you are working or spending prolonged periods of time outdoors today, be sure to wear lightweight clothing and drink plenty of water, the NWS says, and try and put off …
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory today due to hot temperatures and high humidity that could lead to heat illnesses.
Today is going to be a scorcher, with heat index values up 101 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The high predicted for the Peabody area is 97. The NWS issued a heat advisory early this morning that is in effect from noon to 7 p.m. and says that with the heat indices so high, it could result in "dangerous conditions for those spending prolonged periods of time outside." "The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible," says the NWS. "Avoid prolonged work in the sun or in poorly ventilated areas. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned environment, stay out of the sun and check in on relatives and neighbors." The city has also posted …
