Old Res Weather

Lexington, Massachusetts, USA

35°F
2/16/2025 7:17pm 
  • Lexington Conditions: Light rain, Overcast
  • Temperature: 35.1°F / 1.7°CColder 0.1°F than last hour.
  • Dew Point: 32.4°FDecreased 0.1°Fsince last hour.
  • Relative Humidity: 90
  • Wind: Calm, 10-min avg: Calm, gust: None
  • Barometer: 29.00 inFalling 0.05  inHg/hr Falling Slowly
  • Visibility: 10 miles
  • Rain Today: 0.01 in
  • UV Index: $VPuv None
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Public Information Statement
for Boston, MA

        
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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
641 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

The National Weather Service (NWS) Boston, MA has declared March
9 through March 13 as Flood Safety Awareness Week. Each day
during the awareness week will feature information about a
different flood related topic.

During a flood, water levels and the rate the water is flowing
can quickly change. Remain aware and monitor local radio and
television outlets. Avoid flood waters at all costs and
evacuate immediately when water starts to rise. Don't wait
until it's too late!

Stay Informed: Listen to radio and television, including
NOAA Weather Radio if possible, check the Internet and
social media for information and updates.

Get to Higher Ground: If you live in a flood prone area or
are camping in a low lying area, get to higher ground
immediately.
Obey Evacuation Orders: If told to evacuate, do so immediately.
Lock your home when you leave. If you have time, disconnect
utilities and appliances.

Practice Electrical Safety: Don't go into a basement, or any
room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are
submerged. If you see sparks or hear buzzing, crackling,
snapping or popping noises--get out! Stay out of water that
may have electricity in it!

Avoid Flood Waters: Don't walk through flood waters.
It only takes 6 inches of moving water to knock you off
your feet. If you are trapped by moving water, move to
the highest possible point and call 911 if possible. Do
NOT drive into flooded roadways or around a barricade;
Turn Around, Don't Drown! Water may be deeper than it
appears and can hide hazards such as sharp objects,
washed out road surfaces, electrical wires, chemicals,
etc. A vehicle caught in swiftly moving water can be swept
away in seconds 12 inches of water can float a car or small
SUV, 18 inches of water can carry away large vehicles.

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