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A slow-moving nor'easter is weakening but will continue to bring rain, wind, and coastal flooding to the Northeast through Monday. The storm has caused significant power outages, travel disruptions, and record rainfall across New England, with conditions expected to improve as the week begins.
A developing nor'easter will impact the Northeast from Friday through Monday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. The storm's exact track remains uncertain, with potential impacts ranging from New York to Maine.
A powerful fall nor'easter is expected to impact the Northeast from Friday through Sunday, bringing hazardous coastal conditions, strong winds, and heavy rain. While inland areas will experience wet, windy weather, the greatest concerns are along the coast, where flooding, beach erosion, and large waves could cause significant damage. The storm is expected to peak Friday night into Saturday, with winds reaching 50-60 mph in some areas and waves ranging from 6 to 17 feet.
Dunkin' and L.L.Bean have announced their first-ever collaboration, a fall-themed partnership featuring limited-edition coffee accessories and apparel. The campaign begins on September 22 with a free, cup-sized 'Birdseye' sweater sleeve for iced coffee, followed by a full product launch on National Coffee Day (September 29). The collection includes a human-sized Birdseye sweater, a reimagined Boat and Tote bag, and a miniature tote, all designed with Dunkin's signature pink and orange colors. The partnership also includes a free coffee offer for Dunkin' Rewards members and a preview event at the L.L.Bean Seaport store in Boston.
Dunkin' and L.L.Bean have launched their first-ever collaboration, featuring a limited-edition bird's-eye sweater cup sleeve, a matching human-sized sweater, and a mini tote. The campaign kicks off on the first day of fall with free cup sleeves at Dunkin' locations, culminating in a product launch on National Coffee Day.
A transit-loving writer spends four days exploring Long Island and New England using only public transportation—LIRR from Penn Station to Ronkonkoma, ferries to Block Island and Narragansett, and trains, buses and connections to Boston, Albany and Pittsfield—turning a car-free itinerary into the journey itself and highlighting the practicality and scenery of a coast-to-coast, vehicle-free summer adventure.
A historic Super El Niño is intensifying and is expected to push New England toward a warmer, wetter winter, bringing more frequent storms but not necessarily more snow, with variability influenced by climate change.
A slow-moving summer storm drenches the Northeast, expanding flash flood warnings into New England with 2–7 inches of rain forecast across the region. More than 11 million people are under flood watches as rescues, road closures, and flight cancellations mount from New Jersey to New England. The greatest risk is in parts of Massachusetts, Vermont and Connecticut, where Level 3 of 4 flood risk is in place, with heavy rain expected to continue into Wednesday before the system weakens and rain becomes more scattered.
A thick plume of wildfire smoke from Ontario and northern Minnesota has drifted into New England, triggering air quality alerts across the region. In Boston, the air quality index rose to about 130, deemed unhealthy for sensitive groups, with guidance to limit outdoor activity for those with asthma or COPD. Forecasters expect a second wave of smoke Thursday afternoon, bringing more ground-level haze and vivid sunsets as the smoky plume lingers.
A plume of wildfire smoke from northern Minnesota and Ontario is drifting into the Northeast due to a favorable jet stream, mostly remaining aloft and not significantly impacting ground-level air quality. Expect hazy, milky skies and slightly cooler afternoons, with unusually vibrant sunsets as smoke scatters light; surface mixing could bring a passing smoky smell. Track the plume with the 1DegreeOutside app.
A heat dome will push temperatures into the 90s and 100s across southern New England this week, triggering an Extreme Heat Warning from Wednesday through Saturday (the Fourth of July) for parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The heat index could reach around 109°F due to high dew points, with conditions hottest Thursday; beaches may stay cooler near the coast, and residents should take heat-safety precautions.
A stagnant heat dome will drive a broad heat wave across the eastern U.S. during the Fourth of July week, with temperatures forecast to reach the upper 90s to around 100°F in New England—Boston included—while humidity raises heat indices. Monday and Tuesday look milder, but by midweek the heat ramps up and is expected to peak by the weekend, prompting warnings and cautions to stay cool and hydrated.
Powassan virus, a rare tick‑borne illness, is being diagnosed more often in the northeastern U.S., especially New England, carried by blacklegged (deer) ticks and can cause neuroinvasive disease. Its roots trace to a 4-year-old boy’s fatal illness near Powassan, Ontario, in 1958, linking the virus to ticks on a farm. In 2025, 76 Americans were diagnosed—a record—primarily in New England and the Upper Midwest. Prevention centers on tick checks, protective clothing, prompt tick removal, and deer-management efforts, though there is no simple fix for the growing tick problem.
A rare tornado watch covers parts of New England today as thunderstorms could turn severe this afternoon. The threat depends on a warm front lifting north and sufficient instability; strongest activity is expected in Vermont and western Massachusetts/Connecticut, with damaging winds (up to ~45 mph) and a possible brief tornado if storms organize. The window for impact is roughly noon to 9 p.m., so stay weather-aware.
A tornado watch is in effect from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for parts of western Massachusetts and Vermont as strong to severe thunderstorms move through New England, capable of damaging winds, small hail and heavy rainfall; a brief isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. If enough sunshine breaks through, the threat could rise across central/eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Expect gusty winds around 40 mph, with flash flooding possible in parts of New Hampshire and Maine; Vermont is under wind advisories with gusts up to 50 mph. Showers and storms should diminish after dinner, with weekend highs in the 70s to 80s.