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Watertown Weather: No Significant Rain, Temps Dipping into the 30s

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Here’s the updated daily weather forecast for Watertown, MA, from Thursday, November 14 to Thursday, November 21 by Meteorologist Matthew Moll of New England Weather Consulting:

This period will feature a mix of sunny and cloudy days, with a few chances for very light rain, especially later in the week. There are still no significant rainfall events showing up for the Watertown area. The weather will remain relatively mild during the daytime, though nights will become colder, with temperatures dipping into the 30s and low 40s. Thursday, November 14: Mostly cloudy with highs near 47°F. A few sunny breaks are possible in the afternoon.

Entertainment

Wednesday’s Summer Concert Postponed Due to Heat

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With temperatures expected to get into the 90s on Wednesday, July 17, City of Watertown officials announced the postponement of the Summer Concert. “Due to the extreme heat advisory and potential for thunderstorms, the Summer Concert featuring the Squeezebox Stompers has been postponed to 9/4,” the City announced in an email. Summer concerts are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. at Saltonstall Park, next to City Hall. See the lineup here: https://watertown-ma.gov/761/Summer-Concert-Series

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Excessive Heat Watch from Tuesday to Friday, Will Feel Like 100+ Degrees

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Temperatures will reach into the high 90s from Tuesday to Friday, this week, according to the National Weather Service, and it will feel like it is over 100 degrees. An Excessive Heat Watch is in effect from Tuesday, June 18 at noon to Friday, June 21 at 7 p.m. High temperatures are forecast to be in the 90s each day, and may even reach 100 on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service forecast. [Dangerous Heat & Humidity] Heat Headlines are in effect away from the immediate south coast Tue through Fri. Heat & Humidity peak in the Wed through Fri time frame with record high possible. Afternoon Heat Indices will reach between 98 and 106 degrees away from the south coast.

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Watertown Declares Snow Emergency, See the Impacts

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The City of Watertown announced a snow emergency on March 14 for the storm expected to turn to snow Tuesday afternoon. Overnight parking and after school activities will be impacted. Schools

Watertown Public Schools will have no after school activities, late buses, extended day program, or athletics tomorrow, School officials announced Monday night. Parking

The Superintendent of Public Works is declaring a Snow Emergency effective 12 p.m., Tuesday, March 14, 2023. On street parking will be banned and any motor vehicle left on the street will be subject to towing.

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Friday Snow Storm Expected to Drop 6 Inches or More on Watertown

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WBZ-TV

Watertown could see more than half-a-foot of snow from a storm hitting the area on Friday. The National Weather Service announced a Winter Storm Warning from midnight on Thursday to midnight on Friday. The WBZ Channel 4 forecast map has Watertown in the area that would get 8 to 12 inches of snow. The City of Watertown has declared a snow emergency beginning at 1 a.m. Friday (click here for more information). The Department of Public Works sent out notice that trash and recycling collection will happen on Friday, despite the storm.

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Effects of Tropical Storm Elsa Expected to be Felt in Watertown

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National Weather Service

Tropical Storm Elsa will pass over southern New England on Friday, and Watertown is forecast to get heavy rains and wind from the storm. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Tropical Storm Warning at 5 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2021, for southeast Middlesex County, as well as for Cape Cod, the Islands and Southeast Mass. The Warning means that Tropical Storm force winds are expected within the next 36 hours. The storm is expected to kick up winds of 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph. Potential power outages and road closures could result from tree limbs and other items falling on power lines and roadways.

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July 7 Watertown Summer Concert Postponed

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The Town of Watertown announced the postponement of Wednesday’s Summer Concert featuring Tony Soul Project due to expected storms in the area. The Town sent out the following message. “Hello Concertgoers, due to the extreme heat and the possibility of storms predicated for this afternoon, the Wednesday, July 7, 2021 concert at Saltonstall Park has been postponed. The Tony Soul Project will perform on another evening this summer! Stay tuned, and stay cool and safe!”

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RMV Closing Early Due to Storm, MassDOT Encourages People to Avoid Roads

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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising the public against traveling as the National Weather Service is forecasting heavy snow rates per hour in the early afternoon today, Monday, February 1. Snowfall rates may exceed one inch per hour on Monday afternoon and Monday night. The very strong winds will lead to blowing snow and greatly reduced visibility during the height of the storm. “We urge the public to take this storm seriously because driving conditions will be difficult, with heavy snow falling at a fast rate and gusty winds expected,” said Acting Transportation Secretary and CEO Jamey Tesler. “During the storm, we are advising the public to stay home and don’t drive if you don’t have to.” 

“We are encouraging those workers who have the ability to work remotely to do so tomorrow,” said Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver. “If you do have to be on the roads we urge you to plan ahead and to be off the roadways by mid-day. We expect roadways to become snow covered and slippery in the afternoon and through the evening with limited visibility and high winds as the storm progresses.”

MassDOT’s snow and ice operations will be deployed throughout the Commonwealth as conditions necessitate. Highway Districts continually conduct preparation activities in advance of new weather systems and are able to pretreat roadways with brine and Magnesium Chloride when necessary.