Worcester (01601) Daily Weather Forecast

Hurricane Debby: MA Could See Flash Flooding When Storm Arrives

Flash floods, tornadoes and waterspouts are on the menu when the remnants of Debby hit Massachusetts this weekend.

Worcester Cooling Centers Open As New Heat Wave Starts

See the schedule for cooling centers that will be available in Worcester on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Worcester Offers Cooling Centers As Stifling Heat Continues

Three locations across Worcester will offer bottled water and air conditioning for residents who need it.

Northern Lights May Be Visible In New England Friday Night

Another round of big solar flares will likely bring the Northern Lights into view for parts of New England, and clear skies may prevail.

April Nor'easter In MA: Expect Rain, Wind, Snow

Here's what forecasters are saying about how the nor'easter will unfold through Thursday in Massachusetts.

Summer 2024 Massachusetts Forecast: Wet, Hot, Muggy — Again

Did you like the rain and heat last summer? The Farmer's Almanac is predicting more for 2024.

Worcester Ties Least Snowy February Record At 6 Inches: NWS

The average temperature in Worcester was also almost 6 degrees higher than normal, according to weather records.

Worcester To See Destructive Winds: Weather Service

Wind gusts will top 50 mph in the Worcester area during a storm that will give way to frigid temperatures.

Worcester Preps For Snow: Schools Closed, Parking Ban, No Trash Pickup

Worcester will mostly be shut down on Tuesday, even with a lower snow total expected during the nor'easter.

Worcester Enacts Parking Ban, Closes Schools Due To Weather

The city is warning drivers to stay off the roads if possible as another winter storm impacts the region.

Minor Flooding In Worcester County Possible During Rush Hour: NWS

A special weather statement issued Friday afternoon warned of "a large area of heavy rain" system moving into the area.

Crushing Deluge Damage In Leominster Could Take Weeks To Fix: Mayor

It will take days for all roads in Leominster to reopen, Mayor Dean Mazzarella ​said in a news conference Wednesday.

Catastrophic MA Floods: Daylight Photos Reveal Crushing Deluge Damage

Eleven inches of rain within hours Monday night destroyed parts of Leominster and other North Central Mass. communities.

Flash Flood Warning For Worcester Area: Heavy Rain Predicted

The region was under a flash flood watch Monday, but the hazard was updated to a flood warning near 6 p.m.

Worcester Designates Cooling Centers Amid Extreme Heat

Schools are dismissing early in Worcester, and two libraries and the senior center will be available to catch some air conditioning.

Flood Watch Issued In MA With Strong Storms Inbound

The Thursday flood watch includes Worcester, Boston, MetroWest and parts of the North Shore, according to the National Weather Service.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Worcester County

A severe thunderstorm watch means residents should be on guard for high wind, lighting, heavy rain and possible hail.

North Brookfield Hit By EF-0 Tornado, No Injuries Reported

The National Weather Service confirmed the EF-0 tornado, which hit Sunday as onlookers watched.

Tornado Watch Issued In MA As Volatile Storm Approaches

Seven counties are under the tornado watch, and a tornado warning had already been issued Sunday.

Flood Watch Issued In MA Ahead Of Incoming Rain: Weather Service

The Friday commute in Massachusetts could be hampered by urban flooding, the weather service warned.

Flash Flood Warning Issued For Worcester County: Weather Service

The warning means flooding is either imminent or occurring, according to the National Weather Service.

Flood Watch In MA As Heavy Rains Move Into New England

The heavy rain that washed out roads and flooded communities in New York and Connecticut will move across Massachusetts Monday.

70 Years Since 1953 Worcester Tornado Changed Severe Weather Warnings

Nearly 100 people died in the June 9, 1953, tornado. In its wake, the National Weather Service changed how it warns people about storms.

Risk Of Thunderstorms, Downpours In MA Predicted: Weather Service

The risk of afternoon storms will be highest in central and northern parts of the state, according to the National Weather Service.

Worcester Closing All City Buildings Due To Nor'easter

Heavy snow began falling near daybreak in Worcester. All municipal buildings will be closed as a result.

'Snow Load' A Main Concern As Nor'easter Reaches Central MA

Parts of eastern Worcester and western Middlesex counties may see major disruptions — including outages — related to heavy, wet snow.

No School, No Trash, No Parking: Worcester Braces For Nor'easter

Worcester is hunkering down for a storm that could dump more than a foot on the area Tuesday into Wednesday.

Nor'easter Coming To MA: Heavy Snow, High Winds Predicted

A potentially serious snow event will begin Monday evening, mainly impacting parts of Massachusetts west of I-495 — but that could change.

Worcester Parking Ban Starts As Snow Arrives

Worcester could get up to 6 inches of snow by the end of Tuesday. A parking ban will align with the snowfall.

Winter Storm Warning For Worcester County: What To Know

What to know about one of the biggest snow events so far in 2023: timing, snow totals and other weather hazards.

Worcester Parking Ban, School Closures As Winter Storm Nears

A Wednesday storm may drop up to 4 inches in the Worcester area, plus high winds.

Storm May Bring 6 Inches Of Snow To Parts Of MA; Some Schools Closed

Snow will pick up during the day Monday, setting up a messing evening commute across eastern Massachusetts.

Warning Of Ice, Freezing Rain In MA: National Weather Service

A winter weather advisory has been issued warning of freezing rain and ice accumulation across a wide section of eastern Massachusetts.

Worcester Breaks Temperature Record As Thermometer Hits 61

It's a good time to take a stroll around Elm Park: the temperature hit 61 degrees around 1 p.m. Friday.

Heavy Snow Coming To MA: Winter Weather, Wind Advisories

Some parts of Massachusetts could see up to a foot of snow, but nasty weather will impact the whole state from Provincetown to Stockbridge.

How Much Snow Fell In MA During First Storm Of Winter 2022-23

The state saw a little more snow than predicted during a quick storm Sunday night, with western parts of the state seeing the most.

MA Set New Warmth Records In November 2022: Data

Cities like Worcester and Boston broke high temperature records with days when temperatures reached close to 80.

A Gravy Thanksgiving For Worcester With Sun, Warm Temperatures

For Thanksgiving and the weekend, temperatures will be above normal, according to the National Weather Service.

Possible Snow, Big Cooldown For Worcester Area Coming: NWS

Hopefully you didn't get used to warm November weather. A big changeover to near-winter conditions happens this week.

Flood Watch Issued In Worcester County: Rainfall Up To 3 Inches

Streets and highways may see some flooding over the next 18 hours as a heavy rain moves into central Massachusetts.