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2 days ago
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Many major roads in Mass. town left impassable after strong storm blows through
Many major roads in a Massachusetts town were left impassable Friday morning after a powerful storm blew through, toppling trees and utility poles. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Middlesex and Worcester counties, including Ayer, around 7 a.m. Shortly after the warning was issued, police in Ayer reported that multiple trees and wires were blocking roads around town. "Multiple roads are impassable," the Ayer Police Department wrote in a Facebook post. In a subsequent post, police warned motorists that roadways into town from the east and north were blocked by downed trees and live wires, noting that Sandy Pond, Central Avenue, East Main Street at the rotary, and Groton Harvard Road were all closed. A Boston 25 News photographer captured drone video from the Ayer rotary that showed a massive cluster of trees resting across the roadway and multiple utility poles leaning over. 'Some neighborhoods will see increased cut-through traffic. Please be patient and courteous,' police advised. 'Many resources are being brought in to help make the roads safe for passage and get the electricity turned back on.' Police said a tractor-trailer trying to use Oakridge Drive as a cut-through route got hooked on wires and brought down poles. There was no immediate word on when the closed roads would reopen. There is a risk of strong storms in the region throughout the afternoon to sunset. WATCH THE FORECAST | INTERACTIVE RADAR | DOWNLOAD THE APPS Follow our Boston 25 Meteorologists on Twitter for updates: Kevin Lemanowicz | Shiri Spear | Tucker Antico | Vicki Graf Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
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11-02-2025
- Climate
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‘Parade of storms' in forecast for Mass. including ‘sloppy mess' for a morning commute this week
Massachusetts could be in for a 'parade of storms' starting with multiple chances for snow this week and a 'sloppy mess' for one morning commute. More than half a foot of snow fell in many communities over the weekend, but keep those shovels handy! More is on the way. 'There are at least three storms in the next seven days to watch,' Boston 25 News Chief Meteorologist Kevin Lemanowicz said in Monday evening forecast. 'Not all are going to hit us, but we're going to watch them.' The first disturbance the Boston 25 Weather team is tracking is an ocean storm on Tuesday night that will track south of New England. While most of Massachusetts will stay dry, the South Coast, Cape Cod, and the Islands could see a dusting of snow, according to Lemanowicz. Another storm packing 'business' will pass through soon after, with snow developing around midnight on Wednesday and falling for a few hours before a flip to a wintry mix of sleet, rain, and freezing rain in time for the Thursday morning drive to work and school, Lemanowicz said in his forecast. Lemanowicz issued a WEATHER ALERT for Thursday morning due to the chance for slippery and icy travel conditions. 'A good push of snow on the front edge of this,' Lemanowicz said. 'During the morning drive, there's likely going to be snow, sleet, and rain all falling at the same even some freezing rain.' Lemanowicz said the storm will be a 'problem for commuting' and a 'tough call for schools.' A preliminary snow map showed the possibility for 3-5 inches of snow for points to the north and west, while eastern and southeastern Massachusetts could see 1-3 inches of snow. The storm will clear out by the afternoon. The weekend will then bring another chance for unsettled weather. 'Valentine's Day is going to be cold and dry, but keep your eyes on the weekend for another storm!' Lemanowicz wrote in his latest weather blog. Lemanowicz also noted that it appears the 'parade of storms' will continue beyond the seven-day forecast into the extended winter weather outlook. For the latest on the forecast, visit the Boston 25 Weather page. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
