Boston / Norton, MA

Weather Forecast Office

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Current Observations / Damage Reports
Routine Forecasts
Marine/Coastal Flood/Beaches
Severe
Heat
Tropical
Drought
Flood
Snow/Ice
Cold/Wind

Boston, MA Radar

WSR-88D Doppler Radar from Taunton, MA
Portland, ME Radar

WSR-88D Doppler Radar from Grey, ME
Albany, NY Radar

WSR-88D Doppler Radar from Albany, NY
Upton, NY Radar

WSR-88D Doppler Radar from Upton, NY"

Visible ("Red Band")

ABI Band #2 - 0.64 microns,for daytime monitoring of clouds.

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IR ("Clean IR Longwave Band")

ABI Band #13 - 10.3 microns, Less sensitive to atmospheric moisture than the other IR channels. As a result brightness temperatures are usually warmer than traditional IR as less radiation is absorbed by water vapor and re-emitted at higher altitudes

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Visible/IR Combo

A Multi-spectral blend combines IR band 13 with visual band 3.

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IR ("Upper Troposphere WV")

ABI Band #8 - 6.2 microns, Upper-level feature detection (jet stream, waves, etc.)

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High Frequency Metar Observations (5 minutes)

KACK
Nantucket, MA
KBAF
Westfield, MA
KBDL
Windsor Locks, CT
KBED
Bedford, MA
KBOS
Boston, MA
KHYA
Hyannis, MA
KMVY
Martha's Vineyard, MA
KORH
Worcester, MA
KORE
Orange, MA
KPVD
Providence, RI

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Local Storm Reports
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Local Storm Reports
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Public Information Statements
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BOX Area Forecast Discussion
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Forecast Quick Links for selected cities

Boston, MA
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Greenfield, MA
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Hartford, CT
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Lawrence, MA
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Providence, RI
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Springfield, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Foxboro, MA
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Hyannis, MA
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Martha's Vienyard, MA
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Nantucket, MA
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New Bedford, MA
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Newport, RI
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Willimantic, CT
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WPC Days 1-3 Maps

The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) produces surface maps which depicts the analysis of highs, lows, fronts, troughs, outflow boundaries, squall lines, and drylines.
WPC Days 3-7 Maps

WPC Day 3-7 surface maps which depicts the analysis of highs, lows, fronts, troughs, outflow boundaries, squall lines, and drylines.
Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook

Southern New Englands Graphical Hazardous Outlook Maps.

Day 1 Maximum Temperature

Map displays the maximum temperature for day one.
Day 2 Maximum Temperature

Map displays the maximum temperature for day two
Day 3 Maximum Temperature

Map displays the maximum temperature for day three

Day 1 Minimum Temperature

Map displays the minimum temperature for day one.
Day 2 Minimum Temperature

Map displays the minimum temperature for day two

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Coastal Waters Forecast
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Special Marine Warnings
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Marine Weather Statements
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Marine Weather Message
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Coastal Flood
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New York, NY Forecast Office

Coastal Waters Forecast
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Special Marine Warnings
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Marine Weather Statements
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Marine Weather Message
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Coastal Flood
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Marine Observations
Text Map
- Surf Zone/Rip Current Forecast
  
  Grapical Map displaying the Southeast New England Surf Zone and Rip Current Forecast.
- Coastal Flood Threat
  
  Intertactive map of the Coastal Flood Threat and Inundation.
- Boston Harbor, MA Tide
  
  Graph of tidal observations and forecasts for the Boston Harbor tide Gauge.
- Scituate, MA Tide
  
  Graph of tidal observations and forecasts for the Scituate, MA tide Gauge.
- Nantucket Harbor, MA Tide
  
  Graph of tidal observations and forecasts for the Nantucket Harbor tide Gauge.
- Fox Point, RI Tide
  
  Graph of tidal observations and forecasts for the Fox Point RI tide Gauge."
- AHPS
  Other Tide/River Gauge Locations

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Severe Weather Statement
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Albany, NY Forecast Office

Tornado Warning
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Severe Weather Statement
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Tornado Warning
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Severe Weather Statement
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Special Weather Statement
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BOX Local Storm Reports (text)
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SPC - Current Watches

Graphic showing any severe thunderstorm and tornado watches which are in effect over the contiguous United States.
SPC - Mesoscale Discussions

Describe what is currently happening,what is expected in the next few hours, the meteorological reasoning for the forecast, and when and where SPC plans to issue the watch.
Storm Reports

These reports are preliminary and are plotted and listed as is from NWS Local Storm Reports usually sent in realtime.

Boston, MA Radar

WSR-88D Doppler Radar from Taunton, MA
Portland, ME Radar

WSR-88D Doppler Radar from Grey, ME
Albany, NY Radar

WSR-88D Doppler Radar from Albany, NY
Upton, NY Radar

WSR-88D Doppler Radar from Upton, NY"

NE Sector Mesoscale Analysis

Nine fixed regional sectors and a national sector provide hourly gridded mesoanalysis graphics across the CONUS.
Forecast Tools

Including upper air maps, upper air soundings, mesoanalysis graphics, Short-Range Ensemble Forecast (SREF), Storm-Scale Ensemble of Opportunity (SSEO) and Compmap.
Upper Air Soundings

Skew-T charts for all observed soundings across the United States. An archive of seven days of data is available."

Severe Thunderstorm Outlook
Day 1

Convective outlook for organized severe thunderstorms over the contiguous United States.
Severe Thunderstorm Outlook
Day 2

Convective outlook for organized severe thunderstorms over the contiguous United States.
Severe Thunderstorm Outlook
Day 3

Convective outlook for organized severe thunderstorms over the contiguous United States.

Eastern Region Heat Index Advisory Criteria

A map displaying Heat Index Advisory criteria for the NWS Eastern Region.
Eastern Region Heat Index Warning Criteria

A map displaying Heat Index Warning criteria for the NWS Eastern Region.

24 Hour Maximum Heat Index Temperature

Map displays the 24 Hour Maximum Heat Index Temperatures.
Day 1 Maximum Temperature

Map displays the maximum temperature for day one.
Day 2 Maximum Temperature

Map displays the maximum temperature for day two
Day 3 Maximum Temperature

Map displays the maximum temperature for day three

NWS Boston/Norton - Tropical Web Page

Two-Day Tropical Weather Outlook

Map display of the Two-Day Tropical Weather Outlook For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico
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NOAA 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook
Five-Day Tropical Weather Outlook

Map display of the Five-Day Tropical Weather Outlook For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico

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Drought Information Statement
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Albany, NY
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New York, NY
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Massachusetts Drought Monitor

Map displays the USDA Drought Monitor for the state of Massachusetts. Drought monitor is updated weekly every Thursday.
Rhode Island Drought Monitor

Map displays the USDA Drought Monitor for the state of Rhode Island. Drought monitor is updated weekly every Thursday.
Connecticut Drought Monitor

Map displays the USDA Drought Monitor for the state of Connecticut. Drought monitor is updated weekly every Thursday.

Drought Outlook

U.S. Monthly Drought Outlook displays the probability of drought development or improvement. Outlook is updated monthly at the beginning of each month.
Evaporative Demand Drought Index

The EDDI maps display atmospheric evaporative demand anomalies across a timescale of interest relative to its climatology to indicate the spatial extent and severity of drought.
Total Soil Moisture Anomaly

Map displays the total soil moisture anomaly for the past week and/or month.
CPC Long Range Outlooks

Maps display weekly and monthly precipitation outlooks.

Massachusetts
USGS Water Conditions Map

Map of Massachusetts real-time streamflow compared to historical streamflow for the day of the year.
Connecticut
USGS Water Conditions Map

Map of Connecticut real-time streamflow compared to historical streamflow for the day of the year.
Rhode Island
USGS Water Conditions Map

Map of Rhode Island real-time streamflow compared to historical streamflow for the day of the year.

Massachusetts
USGS 7-day average streamflow

Map of 7-day average streamflow compared to historical streamflow for the day of the year (Massachusetts).
Connecticut
USGS 7-day average streamflow

Map of 7-day average streamflow compared to historical streamflow for the day of the year (Connecticut)
Rhode Island
USGS 7-day average streamflow

Map of 7-day average streamflow compared to historical streamflow for the day of the year (Rhode Island)

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Flood Potential Outlook
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Flood/Flash Flood Watch
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Flash Flood Warning
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Flash Flood Statement
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Areal/River Flood Warning
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Flood Statements
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Albany, NY Forecast Office

Flood Potential Outlook
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Flood/Flash Flood Watch
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Flash Flood Warning
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Flash Flood Statement
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Flood Statements
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New York, NY Forecast Office

Flood Potential Outlook
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Flood/Flash Flood Watch
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Flash Flood Statement
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Areal/River Flood Warning
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AHPS - River Observations

Map of Current River Observations
AHPS - River Forecasts

Map of Maximum River Forecast Flood Category
USGS Daily Stream Flow

Map of daily streamflow compared to historical streamflow for the day of the year (New England)

Probabilistic QPF Experiment - Liquid Precipitation Amount Potential

Expected Liquid Precip

Expected Liquid Precip - Official NWS Forecast"
High End Amount

1 in 10 Chance (10%) of Higher Liquid Precipitation
Low End Amount

9 in 10 Chance (10%) of Higher Liquid Precipitation

NERFC Flash Flood Guidance

One Hour Flash Flood Guidance

Estimated of the amount of rainfall required over a given area during 1 Hour to cause small streams to flood.
Three Hour Flash Flood Guidance

Estimated of the amount of rainfall required over a given area during 3 Hour to cause small streams to flood.
Six Hour Flash Flood Guidance

Estimated of the amount of rainfall required over a given area during 3 Hour to cause small streams to flood.

WPC Quantitative Precipitation Forecasts

WPC 24-Hour Day 1 QPF

Day 1 24-Hour Quantitative Precipitation Forecasts issues by the Weather Prediction Center
WPC 24-Hour Day 2 QPF

Day 2 24-Hour Quantitative Precipitation Forecasts issues by the Weather Prediction Center
WPC 24-Hour Day 3 QPF

Day 3 24-Hour Quantitative Precipitation Forecasts issues by the Weather Prediction Center
WPC 72-Hour Day 1-3 QPF

Day 1-3 72-Hour Quantitative Precipitation Forecasts issues by the Weather Prediction Center

WPC Excessive Rainfall Outlook

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Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook

Day 1 Risk of 1 to 6 hour rainfall exceeding flash flood guidance at a point
Day 2 Excessive Rainfall Outlook

Day 2 Risk of 1 to 6 hour rainfall exceeding flash flood guidance at a point
Day 3 Excessive Rainfall Outlook

Day 3 Risk of 1 to 6 hour rainfall exceeding flash flood guidance at a point

NERFC Observed Precipitation

One Day Precipitation Totals

24 Hour Precipitation Totals Ending at 12Z
Three Day Precipitation Totals

72 Hour Precipitation Totals Ending at 12Z
Five Day Precipitation Totals

120 Hour Precipitation Totals Ending at 12Z

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Non-Precipitation Watch / Warning / Advisory
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Winter Storm Watch / Warning / Advisory
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Snow Squall Warning
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Albany, NY Forecast Office

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New York, NY Forecast Office

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Probabilistic Winter Weather Forecasts Experiment
Snow Amount Potential

Expected Snowfall

Expected Snowfall - Official NWS Forecast"
Low End Amount

9 in 10 Chance (90%) of Higher Snowfall
High End Amount

1 in 10 Chance (10%) of Higher Snowfall
Expected Ice Accumulation

This is the elevated flat surface ice accumulation. It is not radial/line ice.

Experimental Winter Storm Outlook (WSO)

Probability of Exceeding Warning Criteria (Snowfall) Day 1

The probability of exceeding winter storm warning criteria (for snow and ice) during 12-hour and 24-hour time periods on Day 1 for any given location in the US.
Probability of Exceeding Warning Criteria (Snowfall) Day 2

The probability of exceeding winter storm warning criteria (for snow and ice) during 12-hour and 24-hour time periods on Day 2 for any given location in the US.
Probability of Exceeding Warning Criteria (Snowfall) Day 3

The probability of exceeding winter storm warning criteria (for snow and ice) during 12-hour and 24-hour time periods on Day 3 for any given location in the US.
Probability of Exceeding Warning Criteria (Snowfall) Day 4

The probability of exceeding winter storm warning criteria (for snow and ice) during 12-hour and 24-hour time periods on Day 4 for any given location in the US.

Winter Storm Severity Index (WSSI)

WSSI - Day 1

These outlooks graphical depiction of anticipated overall impacts to society due to winter weather.
WSSI - Day 2

These outlooks graphical depiction of anticipated overall impacts to society due to winter weather.
WSSI - Day 3

These outlooks graphical depiction of anticipated overall impacts to society due to winter weather.
WSSI Day 1-3

These outlooks graphical depiction of anticipated overall impacts to society due to winter weather.

Probabilistic Heavy Snow and Icing Discussion

WPC Snowfall Probability Forecasts

Day 1 probability of ≥4" of snow

Day 1 probability of snowfall reaching or exceeding 4 inches, issued by the Weather Prediction Center.
Day 1 probability of ≥ 8" of snow

Day 1 probability of snowfall reaching or exceeding 8 inches, issued by the Weather Prediction Center
Day 1 probability of ≥ 12" of snow

Day 1 probability of snowfall reaching or exceeding 12 inches, issued by the Weather Prediction Center
Day 1 probability of icing ≥0.25"

Day 1 depiction of the probability of freezing rain reaching or exceeding 0.25 inch.

Public Information Statements
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NERFC Snow Information Page

24 Hr Daily Snowfall

Latest 24 hr Total Observed Snowfall ending at 12Z.
Current Snow Depth

Image of Current Snow Depth ending at 12Z
Snow Water Equivalent

Image of Observed Snow Water Equivalent ending at 12Z

Map that displays the 1st period Minimum Apparent Temperature.
Map that displays the 2nd period Minimum Apparent Temperature.
Map that displays the 3rd period Minimum Apparent Temperature.
Map that displays the 4th period Minimum Apparent Temperature.

Map that displays the 1st period Max Wind.
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Map that displays the 3rd period Max Wind.
Map that displays the 4th period Max Wind.

Map that displays the 1st period Max Wind Gust.
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Map that displays the 3rd period Max Wind Gust.
Map that displays the 4th period Max Wind Gust.

NWS Wind Chill Page

The wind chill temperature is how cold people and animals feel when outside. Wind chill is based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin caused by wind and cold..

Map displays the Minimum Temperature Day 1.
Map displays the Minimum Temperature Day 2.
Map displays the Minimum Temperature Day 3.

Map displays theMaximum Temperature Day 1.
Map displays the Maximum Temperature Day 2
Map displays the Maximum Temperature Day 3

Climate Prediction Center Forecasts

CPC 6-10 Day Temperature Outlook

DThe Climate Predicition Center temperature outlook out 6-10 days.
CPC 8-14 Day Temperature Outlook

The Climate Predicition Center temperature outlook out 8-14 days.
CPC Monthly Temperature Outlook

The Climate Predicition Center temperature forecast probabilities for the U.S. for the next calendar month.