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Springfield Schools To Dismiss Early As Temps To Reach Near Triple Digits Springfield Schools To Dismiss Early As Temps To Reach Near Triple Digits
Springfield Schools To Dismiss Early As Temps To Reach Near Triple Digits Springfield school officials said they will cancel classes earlier on Friday, Sept. 8, as oppressive heat continues to blanket the region.  A heat advisory remains in effect for most of Central and Western Massachusetts as temperatures on Friday are set to reach 97 degrees.  Springfield Public Schools said it will stagger early dismissal on Friday with the following schedule:  11:05 a.m. – High schools, including Duggan, Renaissance, Conservatory, Van Sickle Rise and Prep, Emergence, and Chestnut Campus. 11:05 a.m. – Alternative schools such as Public Day Elementary, Middle…

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by Josh Lanier
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Here's Timing For Separate Rounds Of Storms That Will Bring Relief From Heat Here's Timing For Separate Rounds Of Storms That Will Bring Relief From Heat
Here's Timing For Separate Rounds Of Storms That Will Bring Relief From Heat A days-long stretch of hot and humid conditions will finally come to an end with the arrival of an unsettled weather pattern that will include separate rounds of storms. The high temperature on Thursday, Sept. 7 will generally be in the low 90s with the heat index in the upper 90s due to high humidity, according to the National Weather Service. A Heat Advisory is in effect for most of the region until early Thursday evening. Clouds will increase Thursday night as the unsettled conditions arrive, prompting the separate storm chances. The first chance for showers and thunders…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Timing For New Round Of Storms That Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern Here's Timing For New Round Of Storms That Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern
Here's Timing For New Round Of Storms That Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern Relief is finally in sight after a prolonged, stubborn stretch of hot and humid weather that has gripped the region for over a week. Tuesday, Aug. 9 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature in the low to mid 90s degrees, and heat indices (the combination of the heat and humidity) into the lower 100s, according to the National Weather Service. It will mark the eighth straight day the high temperature has been around or above the 90-degree mark.  There will be about a 50-50 chance for isolated showers and storms starting just before noontime and continuing through the late evening. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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More Spotty Storms, Humidity Will Followed By Much-Awaited Relief From Heat More Spotty Storms, Humidity Will Followed By Much-Awaited Relief From Heat
More Spotty Storms, Humidity Will Followed By Much-Awaited Relief From Heat More pop-up storms are expected as humid conditions linger in the region, but relief from the heat is finally in sight. Sunday, Aug. 7 will be partly sunny and warm, with a high temperature in the low 90s and heat indices in the mid to upper 90s, according to the National Weather Service.  It will mark the sixth straight day the high temperature has been around or above the 90-degree mark and a Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 p.m.Monday, Aug. 8. There's a 50-50 chance for scattered storms starting in the mid-afternoon and lasting into the late evening Sunday. Look for mostly sunny…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's New Time Frame For Round Of Scattered Storms On Track For Region Here's New Time Frame For Round Of Scattered Storms On Track For Region
Here's New Time Frame For Round Of Scattered Storms On Track For Region A brand-new round of potentially severe, scattered thunderstorms is expected to sweep through the region amid a stretch of oppressive heat. The latest projected time frame for the system is from around midday until around 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, according to the National Weather Service. A few storms may be strong to severe, contain damaging winds, and hail up to 1 inch in diameter, said the weather service. A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday. Thursday's high temperature will again be in the low 90s. Coupled with high humidity, the heat index will be as high 100 …

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Storms On Track For Region Amid Scorching Heat: Here's Latest Projected Timing New Round Of Storms On Track For Region Amid Scorching Heat: Here's Latest Projected Timing
New Round Of Storms On Track For Region Amid Scorching Heat: Here's Latest Projected Timing A brand-new round of severe thunderstorms is on track for the region amid what could be one of the hottest stretches of extreme heat in years. The time frame for the latest storm is on Thursday, July 21 from the mid-afternoon to the early evening, according to the National Weather Service. (See the image above.) Humidity will increase on Wednesday, July 20 under sunny skies, and coupled with high temperatures in the low 90s, maximum heat index values will range from the mid 90s to around 100 degrees or more. (See the second image above.)  A Heat Advisory is in effe…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's How You Can Stay Cool During Boston's Heat Emergency Here's How You Can Stay Cool During Boston's Heat Emergency
Here's How You Can Stay Cool During Boston's Heat Emergency Temperatures in Boston are expected to stay in the mid-90s all week as a heat wave bears down on the East Coast.  In response, Mayor Michelle Wu declared a heat emergency in Boston that's in effect until Sunday, July 21. That said finding ways to stay cool isn't just important, it could be a lifesaver.  Boston Centers for Youth and Families will offer cooling stations across the city where you can get out of the sun and cool off. Click here to see these locations and when they will be open.  Boston city officials warned residents to stay indoors as much as possible. That's especially impo…

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by Josh Lanier
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New Round Of Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible In Region New Round Of Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible In Region
New Round Of Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible In Region Get set for a possible Round 2. A new round of potentially powerful thunderstorms could sweep through the region a day after a line of severe storms with gusty winds knocked out power to thousands. The time frame for possible storm activity is late Wednesday afternoon to late Wednesday evening, July 7. The primary threat from the potential storms is damaging winds, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Wednesday. Wednesday will be another hot and humid day. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the entire region until Wednesday evening. There …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Strong To Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible In Region Strong To Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible In Region
Strong To Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible In Region A surge in temperatures will be accompanied by a system that could bring strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds to the region. The time frame for storm activity is late Tuesday afternoon to late Tuesday evening, July 6. The primary threat from the potential storms is damaging winds, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Tuesday. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the entire region starting around midday Tuesday and lasting until Wednesday evening, July 7. There will be a mix of sun and clouds during the day with a high temp…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Western Mass School Districts Announce Early Dismissals Due To Heat Advisory Western Mass School Districts Announce Early Dismissals Due To Heat Advisory
Western Mass School Districts Announce Early Dismissals Due To Heat Advisory With a Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in effect, some Western Mass school districts have announced early dismissals on Monday, June 7. Heat index values in the upper 90s are expected Monday afternoon. The heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Monday. Chicopee Public Schools All schools will be closing early for both in-person and remote learners. School will start at its regular time, but the schedule for dismissal is as follows: 11 a.m.: All middle and high schools 11:30 a.m.: Pre-K-Elementary Schools Holyoke Public Schools Three-hour early release Springfiel…

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by Daily Voice
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Severe Weather Alert: Scattered Storms With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Will Sweep Through Area Severe Weather Alert: Scattered Storms With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Will Sweep Through Area
Severe Weather Alert: Scattered Storms With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Will Sweep Through Area A round of scattered, severe thunderstorms will sweep through the region on another day of hazy, hot and humid conditions. The time frame for storm activity on Tuesday, July 28 is from about 2 p.m. until about 9 p.m. Damaging winds are the main threat, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Tuesday morning.  The storms will be capable of producing locally heavy downpours which could lead to urban flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas, the weather service noted. Areas in darker green shown in the two images above have a higher r…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storms With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Will Bring Some Relief From Hot, Sticky Stretch Storms With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Will Bring Some Relief From Hot, Sticky Stretch
Storms With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Will Bring Some Relief From Hot, Sticky Stretch A round of heavy thunderstorms will sweep through the region bringing some relief from the hot and sticky stretch of days by ushering in a more comfortable air mass from Canada. But that won't happen until after a couple more hazy, humid days. A Heat Advisory that goes into effect late Monday morning, July 27 lasts through 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 28. (For steps to take to get relief from the heat, see the second image above.) High temperatures on Monday will rise to the mid 90s with heat index values approaching 100 degrees for much of the region. Tuesday will be another hot and humid d…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Hot Stuff: Here's When You'll Really Feel The Heat This Weekend Hot Stuff: Here's When You'll Really Feel The Heat This Weekend
Hot Stuff: Here's When You'll Really Feel The Heat This Weekend Get set for a prolonged period of heat and humidity as temperatures will soar into the upper 90s with heat indices hitting 100 degrees or more over the weekend. Saturday, July 18 will feature above-normal temps with lots of sunshine and highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s across eastern New York, Connecticut and western New England.  Heat indices Saturday are forecast to be mostly in the lower 90s, but could reach 95 in a few spots, the National Weather Service said. The heat and humidity will be on the increase for the second half of the weekend. Heat indices will climb to the …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Showers, Storms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern Showers, Storms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern
Showers, Storms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern A new round of showers and thunderstorms will sweep through the area, leading to a big change in the weather pattern, with searing heat expected to last well into next week. Scattered showers arrived shortly after daybreak on Friday, July 17, which will be mostly cloudy with the high temperature in the low 80s. The chance for thunderstorms will start at around 11 a.m. Friday and continue through the afternoon, evening and into the early overnight hours. Some of the storms could be accompanied by locally heavy downpours. (See image above.) Then comes the big change. A prolonged …

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Scattered Thunderstorms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern New Round Of Scattered Thunderstorms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern
New Round Of Scattered Thunderstorms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern A new round of scattered showers and thunderstorms will lead to a big change in the weather pattern following a stretch of days with temperatures a bit below normal.  Temperatures may not get out of the 70s on Thursday, July 16 for much of the area. Morning clouds will give way to partly sunny skies in the afternoon. A frontal system from the west will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms on Friday, July 17, which will be mostly cloudy with the high temperature in the low 80s. The chance for showers and storms will start in the mid-morning Friday and continue throu…

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by Joe Lombardi