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May 17, 2013
Indonesian-born and Qatar-based photographer Helminadia Ranford captured breathtaking photos of Mt. Bromo, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
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May 17, 2013
A spacewalk has repaired a leak on the International Space Station, NASA said.
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May 17, 2013
Spring warmth has arrived in most of the U.S., except this state.
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May 16, 2013
Storm storms leave damage near Shreveport, Louisiana. See photos and tweets.
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May 17, 2013
We walk through the full timeline of the Texas tornadoes on May 15, 2013.
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May 16, 2013
Where Earth has been changed forever.
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May 16, 2013
Thousands of small glaciers, unconnected to continental-scale ice sheets, have dumped about 260 million tons of meltwater into the ocean annually between 2003 and 2009.
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May 16, 2013
After months with record-low activity, the 2013 tornado season roared back with a vengeance on Wednesday as at least 10 twisters touched down across portions of north-central Texas, killing at least 6 and injuring dozens more.
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May 16, 2013
Seismic activity is continuing at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City and authorities say they have readied shelters and identified evacuation routes in case they should be needed.
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May 16, 2013
Cyclone Mahasan weakened Thursday afternoon into a tropical storm and then dissipated, causing far less damage than had been feared as it passed over Bangladesh and spared Myanmar almost entirely, meteorological officials said.
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May 17, 2013
The Ocean Conservancy releases stunning photos from its recent international beach cleanup day.
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May 17, 2013
Finding the oldest water on Earth has implications for understanding life on Earth and maybe Mars.
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May 17, 2013
Deadly storms ripped across north-central Texas on Wednesday, leaving a wide trail of destruction.
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May 16, 2013
The scientific agreement that climate change is happening, and that it's caused by human activity, is significant and growing, according to a new study published Thursday.
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May 16, 2013
Severe weather broke out in northeastern Texas, including the Dallas Fort Worth area. Below are reports of hail and tornadoes from throughout social media.
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May 15, 2013
NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope is broken, possibly jeopardizing searches for life outside the Milky Way.
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May 15, 2013
April 2013 was colder and wetter than average.
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May 15, 2013
The collection above features over 100 breathtaking images of Earth taken from NASA satellites and the International Space Station at night. But to scientists and meteorologists, they are more than just pretty pictures.
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May 15, 2013
In Alaska, climate change is forcing villagers on the edge of the Arctic to confront the reality of a warming planet. If they don't act soon, their villages were be lost forever.
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May 17, 2013
The cause of a large wildfire in Wisconsin has been solved.
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| Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 73F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 72F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 64F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NE after midnight. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 75F. Winds from the East at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 50F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 77F. Breezy. Winds from the NE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 72F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 38 | 69 | 40 | 66 | 42 | 53 | 47 |
| Wind | 1 mph NW | 2 mph SSE | 11 mph ESE | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 66% | 35% | 41% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 11% | 22% | 59% | 58% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 49 | 65 | 52 | 62 | 54 | 57 | 54 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 8 mph SSW | 10 mph South | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 88% | 61% | 77% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 65% | 70% | 77% | 83% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 54 | 69 | 57 | 67 | 57 | 66 | 62 |
| Wind | 2 mph ENE | 11 mph WSW | 8 mph WSW | 11 mph SW |
| Humidity | 85% | 66% | 71% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 40% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 84% | 86% | 95% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 63 | 78 | 67 | 73 | 68 | 58 | 56 |
| Wind | 10 mph SW | 12 mph WSW | 12 mph WSW | 8 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 93% | 68% | 84% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 97% | 99% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:17 AM
8:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 54 | 71 | 56 | 71 | 53 | 59 | 50 |
| Wind | 6 mph ENE | 7 mph East | 10 mph ENE | 3 mph NE |
| Humidity | 97% | 58% | 52% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Fog | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:16 AM
8:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 54 | 71 | 67 | 71 | 67 | 58 | 58 |
| Wind | 3 mph East | 7 mph SSW | 13 mph SW | 12 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 96% | 84% | 87% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 52% | 85% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:15 AM
8:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 50 | 71 | 48 | 66 | 50 | 56 | 48 |
| Wind | 6 mph WNW | 14 mph NE | 11 mph NE | 9 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 92% | 44% | 56% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 98% | 99% | 98% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:15 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 48 | 69 | 49 | 64 | 48 | 55 | 49 |
| Wind | 8 mph NE | 6 mph NE | 6 mph NE | 3 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 86% | 47% | 58% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 40% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 98% | 99% | 99% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:14 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 47 | 69 | 50 | 66 | 50 | 53 | 46 |
| Wind | 5 mph North | 5 mph NE | 4 mph ENE | 3 mph NE |
| Humidity | 93% | 51% | 56% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 80% | 46% | 22% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:13 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 42 | 68 | 42 | 64 | 45 | 53 | 46 |
| Wind | 4 mph North | 3 mph NE | 3 mph ESE | 1 mph South |
| Humidity | 71% | 38% | 49% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 10% | 6% | 9% | 9% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:13 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 48 | 70 | 49 | 68 | 50 | 55 | 50 |
| Wind | 2 mph WNW | 2 mph South | 4 mph SSE | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 86% | 47% | 54% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 4% | 3% | 7% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 18, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KBOS) | 67 °F | 50 °F |
| Record (KBOS) | 91 °F (1936) | 37 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 70 °F | 54 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 3 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| Boston, MA | 55.9 °F |
| Providence, RI | 59.0 °F |
| Fall River, MA | 60.1 °F |
| Conimicut Light, RI | 64.0 °F |
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:20 AM EDT | 8:03 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:47 AM EDT | 8:36 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:06 AM EDT | 9:17 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:19 AM EDT | 10:04 PM EDT |
| Moon | 12:55 PM EDT | 1:20 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 48m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 43m
Tomorrow will be 1m 55s longer.
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| First Quarter, 55% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Bedford | 68 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 11:56 AM EDT |
| Boston | 65 °F | Scattered Clouds | 11:54 AM EDT |
| Lawrence | 71 °F | Scattered Clouds | 11:54 AM EDT |
| Beverly | 69 °F | Clear | 11:53 AM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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JBU1174 Newark, NJ |
KBOS | 12:12PM | On Time |
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KAP29 Saranac Lake, NY |
KBOS | 12:14PM | On Time |
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SWA2856 St Louis, MO |
KBOS | 12:19PM | On Time |
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KAP55 Rutland, VT |
KBOS | 12:20PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KBED) |
| Wind Speed: | 6.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 294° (WNW) |
| Ceiling: | 9500 ft |
METAR KBED 181556Z 24006KT 10SM BKN095 20/00 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP264 T02000000 $
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Willy Porter | 3:00 AM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Partly Cloudy, 40°F |
| Jesse Terry - Supporting Liz Longley at Club Passim | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Chance of Rain, 58°F |
| Jesse Terry - Supporting Liz Longley at Club Passim | 10:00 PM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Chance of Rain, 50°F |
| Robbie O'Connell, with Sean Gavin and Jesse Smith. | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Chance of Rain, 58°F |
| Successful Transition Planning | 6:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Overcast, 55°F |
| The Van Burens | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Overcast, 57°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Bedford, Bedford, MA | 71.2 °F | 77 °F | 42 °F | 35% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 167 ft | 12:18 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Old Depot Area, Bedford, MA | 72.7 °F | 77 °F | 41 °F | 32% | South at 0.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 130 ft | 12:09 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hartwell Acres II, Bedford, MA | 67.9 °F | - | 40 °F | 37% | WSW at 4.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 126 ft | 12:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Rte 62 and US3, Bedford, MA | 68.9 °F | - | 42 °F | 37% | NNE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 141 ft | 12:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MITRE Corporation, Bedford, MA | 66.6 °F | - | 38 °F | 35% | NW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 35 ft | 12:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| East Concord, Concord, MA | 71.2 °F | 76 °F | 41 °F | 33% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 144 ft | 12:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Carlisle, MA | 71.2 °F | - | 71 °F | 100% | NNE at 0.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 200 ft | 12:16 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Nutting Lake, Billerica, MA | 68.9 °F | - | 69 °F | 99% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 215 ft | 12:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Pinehurst, Billerica, MA | 69.9 °F | - | 34 °F | 27% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 161 ft | 12:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Billerica-Burlington Line, Billerica, MA | 69.7 °F | - | 38 °F | 32% | SW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 165 ft | 12:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Toby's Pond, Concord, MA | 70.6 °F | 77 °F | 43 °F | 37% | SSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 128 ft | 12:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Carlisle Public School MA , Carlisle, MA | 72 °F | 76 °F | 41 °F | 32% | SW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 246 ft | 11:42 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Concord Academy, Main St, Concord, MA | 72.0 °F | 76 °F | 37 °F | 28% | ENE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 125 ft | 12:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Carlisle Fire Carlisle Center, Carlisle, MA | 70.6 °F | 76 °F | 39 °F | 32% | SE at 1.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 199 ft | 12:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| West Side, Woburn, MA | 67.9 °F | - | 41 °F | 37% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 160 ft | 12:20 PM EDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest Concord , Concord, MA | 71 °F | 76 °F | 35 °F | 26% | West at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 187 ft | 11:30 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest Billerica , North Billerica, MA | 70 °F | - | 17 °F | 13% | North at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 160 ft | 11:30 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Concord, MA | 71.6 °F | 77 °F | 42 °F | 34% | SSE at 2.0 mph | - / hr | 100 ft | 12:20 PM EDT | Normal | |
| The Great Meadow, Lexington, MA | 69.2 °F | - | 44 °F | 40% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 202 ft | 12:20 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Boutwell, Wilmington, MA | 76.8 °F | 78 °F | 46 °F | 33% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 140 ft | 12:19 PM EDT | Normal | |
| North Billerica, MA | 69.4 °F | - | 43 °F | 39% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 158 ft | 12:19 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Mt. Ephraim, Lexington, MA | 69.5 °F | - | 45 °F | 41% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 203 ft | 12:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Carlisle/Westford, Carlisle, MA | 67.2 °F | - | 46 °F | 47% | NW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 210 ft | 12:05 PM EDT | Normal | |
| woburn, Woburn, MA | 69.9 °F | - | 39 °F | 32% | NW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 180 ft | 12:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| wrong side of the tracks, Lincoln, MA | 71.2 °F | 76 °F | 39 °F | 31% | West at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 207 ft | 12:20 PM EDT | Normal | |
| West Concord, Concord, MA | 70.4 °F | 77 °F | 41 °F | 36% | NNE at 1.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 195 ft | 12:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Arlington Heights - Turkey Hill, ARLINGTON, MA | 70.0 °F | - | 38 °F | 31% | NE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 292 ft | 12:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Pope Road, Acton, MA | 69.3 °F | - | 43 °F | 37% | East at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 200 ft | 12:15 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Wilmington, MA | 70.1 °F | 75 °F | 32 °F | 24% | ESE at 0.6 mph | - / hr | 90 ft | 12:18 PM EDT | Normal | |
| West Acton, Acton, MA | 69.4 °F | - | 37 °F | 31% | WNW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 279 ft | 12:20 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Waltham, MA | 76.1 °F | 77 °F | 40 °F | 24% | NNW at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 50 ft | 12:17 PM EDT | Normal | |
| VSOR Observatory, Waltham, MA | 74.8 °F | 77 °F | 39 °F | 27% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 50 ft | 12:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Rogers Park, Tewksbury, MA | 68.2 °F | - | 46 °F | 45% | SE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 131 ft | 12:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Wayland MA, Wayland, MA | 69 °F | - | 33 °F | 26% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 232 ft | 11:43 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| South Waltham, Waltham, MA | 71.5 °F | 76 °F | 39 °F | 31% | NNW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 89 ft | 12:15 PM EDT | Normal | |
| East Arlington 2, Arlington, MA | 71.5 °F | 76 °F | 40 °F | 32% | NNW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 68 ft | 12:18 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Pine Hill, Chelmsford, MA | 72.5 °F | 76 °F | 36 °F | 26% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 289 ft | 12:15 PM EDT | Normal | |
| West Medford, Medford, MA | 71.2 °F | 76 °F | 40 °F | 32% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 52 ft | 12:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA | 72.1 °F | 76 °F | 33 °F | 24% | NW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 150 ft | 12:20 PM EDT | Normal | |
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