Possibility of Downpours, Damaging Winds and Thunderstorms for Stoughton Area Fri/Sat

The possibility of downpours, damaging winds and thunderstorms has prompted a "hazardous weather outlook" for the Stoughton area this Fri/Sat, August 10-11.

With the likelihood of rain and the chance of heavy downpours, damaging wind gusts and thunderstorms this Friday and Saturday, a "hazardous weather outlook" has been issued for the Stoughton area, according to the National Weather Service. The following information is from the National Weather Service in Taunton and pertains to all of Massachusetts except Berkshire County: There will be an unsettled period of weather ahead of us Friday through Saturday evening. Thunderstorms with very heavy downpours and possibly damaging wind gusts will be the main threats. Showers and thunderstorms will become more numerous during the course of Friday. The thunderstorms will be capable of producing intense rainfall, and localized areas of street flooding…

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Storm Brings About 2 Inches of Rain to Region

The wet weather likely will stick around all week.

Saturday's storm brought about 2 inches of rain to the region, with more coming. The region received about 2 inches of rain as of 10:26 p.m. Saturday, the National Weather Service in Taunton reported on its website. No local storm damage was reported. The upcoming week looks damp, too. There's a 50 percent chance of showers today [Sunday], the weather service said. Monday and Tuesday have a slight chance of showers, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday through Saturday of this upcoming week.

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Flash Flood Watch Issued for Stoughton Area

Severe thunderstorms expected to bring torrential rainfall on Thursday.

The National Weather Service is predicting a rough day for residents of Massachusetts and said earlier today they plan to release weather watches as the day progresses. The first watch has just been issued for flash flooding. The flash flood watch will go into effect at 4 p.m. The region can expect thunderstorms later today, with some being severe. These storms may produce heavy downpours, with 2 to 4 inches of rain possible in these storms. The NWS says this could result in flooding. A flash flood watch means conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Other hazards expected from any severe thunderstorms today include damaging wind and large hail. The NWS says isolated tornadoes are also possible today. The greatest risk for these…

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch For Stoughton

Severe storms are predicted after 3 p.m., with frequent lightning, heavy downpours, large hail and damaging winds, according to the National Weather Service.

UPDATED: 2:30 p.m. The National Weather Service now says storms may roll through Stoughton as early as 3 p.m. There may be some localized street flooding during these storms, as heavy downpours are expected. WHDH-TV, Channel 7 reports that a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for all of Eastern Massachusetts until 8 p.m. on July 24. *** While it is a beautiful sunny day at 2 p.m. with blue skies, the National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the eastern part of Massachusetts. The National Weather Service said radar is indicating there may be severe, scattered storms between 5 and 8 p.m. These storms are expected to include strong to damaging winds, large hail, heavy downpours and frequent lightning. The severe…

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Stoughton Area

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the entire state of Massachusetts until 9 p.m. on July 18.

The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Stoughton and Norfolk County until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18. In fact, the Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the entire state of Massachusetts. The AccuWeather website predicts Stoughton could see thunderstorms around 4 p.m. and again around 7 p.m. Stoughton Fire Chief Mark Dolloff passed along the following statement from the National Weather Service: Severe Thunderstorms likely this afternoon into this evening across portions of Southern New England, Thunderstorms will begin to develop across Southern New England between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., then become more numerous as the afternoon progresses. Some storms will likely contain strong to damaging winds, …

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5 Things, July 13: Weekend Weather Forecast

Five things you need to know this Friday the 13th: Weekend Weather Forecast; Traffic; Gas Prices; and more...

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Weekend Weather Forecast According to the National Weather Service, the weekend forecast for the Stoughton area is as follows: 2. Live Chat with Elizabeth Warren Don't forget to join us at 1:15 p.m. on Friday, July 13, for a live chat with Elizabeth Warren, the Democrat Party's candidate in the Massachusetts U.S. Senate race. Click here for a link to the live chat. 3. Open House at the Stoughton YMCA The Stoughton YMCA is hosting an open house this Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Try a zumba class at 10:30 a.m. on the 14th, enjoy healthy refreshments; meet the Y staff, and more! 4. Stoughton Lions …

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Beat the Heat: Tips for Staying Cool As Temperatures Approach 100 Degrees

Temperatures are expected to reach near 100 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday. As a result, Stoughton is opening cooling centers at the Senior Center and Library.

After a stretch of wet, cool and dreary weather, the heat is back. Temperatures are expected to get near 100 degrees in the Stoughton area on Wednesday, June 20, the first day of summer, and will approach 100 again on Thursday. As a result, the Town of Stoughton has opened cooling centers at the Senior Center and Library for Wednesday and Thursday, June 20-21.  The cooling center at the Stoughton Senior Center will be available from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. on both Wednesday and Thursday.    And, the cooling center at the Stoughton Public Library will be available from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. on both Wednesday and Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory and hazardous weather outlook for the area due to the …

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National Weather Service: Hazardous Weather May Lie Ahead

Snow will be followed by rain in the next few days.

The National Weather Service, located in Taunton, has issued a Hazardous Weather outlook for Southern New England, including Stoughton, and a winter weather advisory in effect from 2 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday. The outlook, which is for Saturday through Thursday says: "There is a high probability of accumulating snows Saturday across the entire region. The greatest risk for heavy snowfall is over Connecticut, Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts where three to seven inches are possible." "...However, the storm system is still over the northern Rockies and a lot can change as the storm tracks across the country today and tonight before reaching Southern New England Saturday." The Weather Service is calling for 3 to 7 inches in …

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