Wakefield, Mass. – Strong thunderstorms are expected to move across eastern Massachusetts tonight, bringing heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and patchy fog that could make driving hazardous late Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, storms are most likely between 8 p.m. and 1 a.m., with rainfall amounts ranging from a quarter to half an inch. Winds could gust up to 29 mph in some areas, and visibility may be reduced to less than a mile at times. A 70% chance of rain means most communities, including Wakefield, Beverly, and Woburn, should prepare for wet and slippery road conditions.
Sunday will bring cooler air, with highs only reaching the upper 60s under mostly cloudy skies. Patchy fog could linger in low-lying areas during the morning, but drier conditions will move in as the day progresses. By Monday, clear skies and highs in the mid-70s return, providing a welcome break after the unsettled weekend.
Residents are advised to limit non-essential travel tonight, especially on highways like I-93 and Route 128, where sudden downpours may reduce visibility. Power outages are possible if gusty winds bring down tree limbs.
Storm chances decrease by Sunday evening, and the region should see calmer, sunnier weather through midweek.
Five Day Forecast for Wakefield, MA
- Sunday: High 67°F, showers possible, turning mostly cloudy.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 74°F, low 53°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 72°F, low 54°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 70°F, low 54°F, chance of showers.
- Thursday: Partly cloudy, high 73°F, low 54°F.
