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Covid-
19: Summertime Uptick In Cases, Hospitalizations Reported By CDC
A summertime uptick in both COVID-19 hospitalizations and cases is being reported by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). “After roughly six, seven months of steady declines, things are starting to tick back up again,” said CDC’s COVID incident manager Dr. Brendan Jackson, according to a report by NPR. COVID-hospital admissions during the week ending Saturday, July 22, increased 10.3 percent over the previous week, according to CDC data. In addition, visits to the emergency room were up more than 17 percent and the positive test percentage went up 1.3 perc…
Weather
Super Scorcher Will Be Followed By New Round Of Severe Storms, Change In Weather Pattern
The hottest days of the summer will linger into the first half of the weekend before an approaching cold front ignites a new round of severe storms that will lead to a big change in the weather pattern. Friday, July 28 is likely to be the warmest day of the week -- and perhaps of the year -- with the high temperature in the mid-90s, and a heat index (the combination of the temperature and humidity) around 100 degrees or more, according to the National Weather Service. In some parts of the Northeast, the heat index could hit as high as 110 degrees. (Click on the first image ab…
Weather
First Heat Wave Of Summer Set To Scorch Region: Here's How Long It Will Last
Dangerous extreme heat from the Midwest will start to spread East, with the first heat wave of the summer set to scorch the region.A heat wave is defined as three straight days in which the high temperature hits 90 degrees or above. High temperatures on Wednesday, July 26 will generally be in the upper 80s to around the 90-degree mark with hazy sunshine most of the day, the National Weather Service says. The dangerous heat will really kick in Thursday, July 27 as humidity increases, making temperatures in the low to mid-90s feel like it's 100 degrees or more. (See the first image …
Weather
Strong Storms With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Taking Aim At Region: Here's What's Coming
New update: Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region A new storm system accompanied by locally heavy rain, gusty winds, frequent lightning, and possible flash flooding will sweep through the region before things heat up for the rest of the week. Storm activity on Tuesday, July 25, will start from west to east in the early afternoon and continue through the evening, according to the National Weather Service. "Due to the copious amounts of moisture in the atmosphere and weak steering winds, any shower or thunderstorm has the potential to produce localized flooding dow…
Weather
First Hurricane Of 2023 Atlantic Season Develops, Then Downgraded: Here's Where Don's Headed
The first hurricane of the 2023 season formed in the Atlantic before quickly being downgraded a short time later. Tropical Storm Don strengthened into a hurricane late Saturday afternoon, July 22 with sustained winds of 75 miles per hour, the National Hurricane Center said. But as it moved over cooler waters, causing it to lose wind strength, it was downgraded back to a tropical storm. The fourth named storm of the season, Don is expected to move in a northeasterly direction. For a look at its projected path through Tuesday, July 25, click on the second image above from AccuWea…
Police & Fire
Scooter Hit, Run: Woman Hospitalized In Revere, Man Cited
A woman was getting off an MBTA bus when she was hit by a moped in Suffolk County, injuring her leg, officials say. A 28-year-old Revere man crashed his moped into a woman who had just gotten off of an MBTA bus on American Legion Highway in Revere on Tuesday, July 18, according to the Revere Police Department. Police arrived at the scene around 3:50 p.m. and found the woman suffering from a leg injury. She told police that she was standing on the sidewalk when the moped hit her. The driver drove away from the injured woman initially, but later returned and identified himself. The woman…
Weather
New Flash Flood Threat: Separate Rounds Of Slow-Moving Storms Take Aim At Region
Separate rounds of slow-moving storms with heavy downpours at times will bring a new risk of flash flooding to the area into early next week. AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jon Porter said that a "major concern is that renewed, serious flash flooding can occur in some of the same areas that were heavily impacted by devastating and deadly flooding in the last several days because it will now take even less rainfall to result in dangerous flash flooding in these areas given how saturated the ground is.” The time frame for the first system is overnight Thursday, July 13 into Friday, July…
Weather
Isolated Storms Will Be Followed By Stronger System With Drenching Downpours, Possible Flooding
A widespread storm system will bring heavy downpours at the tail-end of the weekend after a separate chance for heavy rain and isolated storms on Saturday, July 8. The stronger system sparked by a slow-moving cold front is on track for Sunday afternoon, July 9 into Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service. Between 2 and 3 inches of rainfall is expected in areas shown in darker green in the first image above from AccuWeather.com. Locally higher amounts are possible. "Showers and thunderstorms on Sunday will be capable of producing heavy downpours," the N…
News
Wellesley Boy, 5, In ICU After Lawnmower Incident, Family Receives 'Constant Love'
A devastating accident sent a child to the hospital via medical helicopter where he is facing months of hospital stays and an extensive series of surgeries. Jaeger Dziama, age 5, received extensive injuries to his right leg in an incident involving a neighbor's ride-on lawnmower on Friday, June 16 in the area of 28 South River Street in Wellesley, as reported by Daily Voice. The child has remained under intensive care since the accident, but his family is receiving an outpouring of support in the aftermath of the "horrific trauma" in the form of tens of thousands of dollars in donations…
Police & Fire
(
Update
) Police ID Man Who Drowned While Fishing In Haverhill River
The body of a missing canoer who was pulled from the Merrimack River this weekend has been identified, according to authorities. Michael Ventura, of Apple Street in Haverhill, was fishing in the Merrimack River about 75 feet from the shore of 44 Margin Street on Sunday, June 24, the Essex County District Attorney said. Witnesses said he fell into the water and never surfaced. Witnesses tried to reach Ventura but were unable to save his life. Haverhill Firefighters found his around 6:20 p.m. on Sunday, June 25, Massachusetts State Police Spokesperson Dave Procopio said. This co…
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'Pickleball Needs To Be Here': Inaugural Tournament Hosted At Patriot Place
Patriot Place is already known for attracting football fans, concertgoers, and shopaholics to Massachusetts. However this weekend, the destination plaza is catering to a whole new audience that is part of one of the fastest-growing trends in the entire country. “We’re at that kind of stage, especially with pickleball, where it’s taking off like rapid fire,” said Jodi Cullity. “What’s been important to myself, and my brand, is talking to the community.” Every time Cullity takes the court, she asks fellow members if they feel welcome at tournaments and oftentimes she said people feel “too i…
Weather
Newly-Formed Tropical System In Atlantic Expected To Become Hurricane
Update: story: Newly-Named Tropical Storm Bret Expected To Become Hurricane: Here's Projected Path A new system that formed in the Atlantic basin is expected to strengthen to tropical storm status before possibly becoming the first hurricane of the 2023 season. Tropical Depression 3, which developed on Monday, June 19 in the central Atlantic, is expected to continue to move toward the west for the next several days, according to the National Hurricane Center. "The system should be approaching the Lesser Antilles late this week," said the hurricane center. "Maximum sustained wind…
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