Heavy Rain, Strong Winds in Forecast for Stoughton Area Tuesday and Wednesday

A multi-hazard weather event is in store for Tuesday afternoon and night and into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Potential hazards include heavy rain, strong winds, high tides, and the possibly of isolated severe thunderstorms.

The National Weather Service has forecast heavy rain, strong winds and the potential of thunderstorms for the Stoughton area Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. There is a wind advisory and hazardous weather outlook in place. The worst of the storm is projected to be Tuesday evening and into Wednesday. According to the NWS: The weather settles down after that. Thursday and Friday will be mostly sunny. Temperatures will be in the mid 60s on Thursday and the low 70s on Friday. Click here to see a complete forecast.

•  4 Comments
• Photos (1)

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…

• Photos (2)

Patch Facts

5 Things, August 3: Sales Tax Holiday Next Weekend in Massachusetts

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sales Tax Holiday Planned for Next Weekend; Sobriety Checkpoint This Weekend; Storytime with Clifford the Big Red Dog; And More...

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Sales Tax Holiday Planned for Next Weekend in Massachusetts Massachusetts lawmakers included a two-day sales tax holiday as part of a jobs bill passed earlier this week. The two-day holiday in Massachusetts is set for next weekend, Saturday, August 11, and Sunday, August 12. The tax holiday will lift the 6.25 percent levy on most items selling for less than $2,500 next weekend. Excluded from the tax holiday are restaurant meals, cars, motorboats, tobacco and any item that costs more than $2,500, according to Beacon Hill Patch. Since 2004, the State Legislature has approved a two-day tax holiday every year, with the…

• Photos (1)

Patch Facts

5 Things, July 27: How Many Days Left Before Start of 2012-2013 School Year?

Five Things You Need to Know Today: How Many Days Left Before Start of 2012-2013 School Year?; Weekend Weather Forecast; Cash Mob Stoughton at Jenna's Place; and more...

1. How Many Days Left Before Start of 2012-2013 School Year? Including Friday, July 27, there are 40 days left of summer vacation. The first day of school for the Stoughton Public Schools' 2012-2013 school year for students in grades 1-12 is Wednesday, September 5, 2012 (after Labor Day). Teachers (Unit A) and nurses report the day before.   Kindergarteners in the Stoughton Public Schools have a couple of extra days of vacation with their school year starting Friday, September 7, 2012. The full 2012-2013 school calendar, including key dates, vacations and early release days is posted here. 2. Weekend Weather Forecast According to the National Weather Service, the weekend forecast for the Stoughton area is as follows: 3. Cash Mob Stoughton …

• Photos (1)

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…

• Photos (1)

Patch Facts

5 Things, July 25: Flushing of Swiffer Pads Causing Problems at Stoughton Pumping Stations

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Flushing of Swiffer Pads Causing Problems at Stoughton Pumping Stations; Boston Bruins Mascot “Blades” to Visit Stoughton Public Library; Cash Mob Stoughton at Jenna's Place; and more...

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Flushing of Swiffer Pads Causing Problems at Stoughton Pumping Stations If residents continue to flush Swiffer microfiber dust pads and other like household cleaning products down the toilet, the you know what might literally hit the fan, or at the very least back up into your home. At the July 24 Board of Selectmen's meeting, Department of Public Works Superintendent John Batchelder reminded residents to dispose of these cleaning products in the trash rather than by flushing them. He said the DPW has had several issues lately with pumps at various pumping stations in town getting "plugged up" because these Swiffer…

• Photos (1)

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…

• Photos (2)

Patch Facts

5 Things, July 20: Cheerleaders Holding Fundraiser for Family of Route 24 Crash Victim

Five things you need to know today: Stoughton Cheerleading Program Holding Fundraiser for Family of Norton Girl Killed in Route 24 Rollover; Weekend Weather Forecast; and more...

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Stoughton Cheerleading Program Holding Fundraiser for Family of Norton Girl Killed in Route 24 Rollover Angel Pina, 12, of Norton, died following a single car rollover on Route 24 on the Stoughton/Avon line on July 12. Cheer Nation of Stoughton will be holding an open tumble fundraiser this Friday, July 20 (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.) for Angel's family. All are welcome to this event, which will take place at 378 Page Street, Unit 12, in Stoughton. There will be food, drinks, snacks, baked items, Cheer Apparel and Bling Apparel, Custom “Angel” Bows, a DJ, a Balloon Table, a Stella and Dot Horseshoe Charms table, a dank tank …

• Photos (1)

Patch Facts

5 Things, July 19: EEE Update and Public Hearing About Improving Stoughton's Town Meeting

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Public Hearing Scheduled for Improving Stoughton's Town Meeting; EEE Update; Thursday's Weather Forecast; and more...

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Public Hearing Scheduled for Improving Stoughton's Town Meeting A public hearing is scheduled by the Board of Selectmen's Town Meeting Subcommittee for Thursday, July 19 at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall (third floor, Great Hall) to discuss possible ways to improve Stoughton's Town Meeting. Click here for more information. 2. EEE Update According to a release from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, "an additional 10 communities in southeastern Massachusetts will receive aerial spraying of pesticides against mosquitoes, bringing the total number of communities in the spraying zone to 21. Spraying is scheduled …

•  1 Comment
• Photos (1)