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Post Severe Weather Coordination Message #1 – Thursday 7/3/25 – Severe Weather Impacts in Connecticut/Rhode Island/Southeast Massachusetts

July 4, 2025 Rob Macedo

Hello to all…

..Happy 4th of July to all Amateur Radio and non-Amateur Radio SKYWARN Spotters. We hope those affected by the significant severe thunderstorms in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts can still enjoy the holiday weekend. We are grateful and appreciate very much all the reports, pictures and videos received to date for this event..
..Significant severe thunderstorms caused large hail covering the ground that had to be shoveled and widespread pockets of tree and power line damage with even some direct structural damage across Connecticut, Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts. At the height of the severe weather, over 50,000 were without power in Massachusetts with roughly 30,000 without power in Massachusetts as of 930 AM Friday. Additional significant power outages occurred in portions of Connecticut and Rhode Island..
..We will continue to take reports, pictures and videos and as time allows post a WX1BOX Facebook Photo Album of this significant severe weather event. Pictures and videos of storm damage, hail, and flooding can be sent as a reply to this email, via our WX1BOX Facebook, X and Bluesky feeds or to the email address pics@nsradio.org with credit given to the spotter unless otherwise indicated. Below is the WX1BOX Amateur Radio Log and NWS Boston/Norton Local Storm Report for this event and our log will also be updated in the next post severe weather message by Saturday Morning..

WX1BOX Amateur Radio Log:
https://wx1box.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/reports_7_3_25.pdf

NWS Boston/Norton Local Storm Report:
https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=BOX&product=LSR&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1&highlight=off

Respectfully Submitted,

Robert Macedo (KD1CY)
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator
Eastern Massachusetts ARES Section Emergency Coordinator
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Severe Weather Coordination Message #2 – Thursday PM/Evening 7/3/25 Severe Weather Potential

July 3, 2025 Rob Macedo

Hello to all…

..Isolated to Scattered Strong to Severe Thunderstorms likely across much of Southern New England Thursday Afternoon and Evening and may start slightly earlier between 12-10 PM. Strong to damaging winds, hail, frequent lightning and torrential rainfall leading to urban and poor drainage flooding are the main threats as a cold front will usher in cooler and less humid air for a beautiful 4th of July weekend..
..The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has continued slight risk of severe weather for Western and much of Central Massachusetts, all of Connecticut and nearly all of Rhode Island with a marginal risk for severe weather for the rest of Southern New England. SPC has issued a Mesoscale Convective Discussion indicating an 80% chance of a Severe Thunderstorm Watch or two for portions of New England.
..SKYWARN Self-Activation with Amateur Radio Call-Up Nets are likely for the severe thunderstorm potential for Thursday Afternoon and Evening. Pictures and videos of storm damage, hail, and flooding can be sent as a reply to this email, via our WX1BOX Facebook, X and Bluesky feeds or to the email address pics@nsradio.org with credit given to the spotter unless otherwise indicated..

A cold front will usher in cooler and less humid air for a beautiful 4th of July weekend but will bring with it the potential for isolated to scattered strong to severe thunderstorms for much of Southern New England. The headlines depict the current thinking. Key factors include:

1.) Amount of moisture convergence coupled with instability, cooling temperatures aloft in the atmosphere and reasonably strong wind shear potential to allow for severe thunderstorm development and how wide the coverage will be in the region.
2.) Timing of the cold front near the timing of peak heating to take advantage of the favorable parameters presuming level of moisture convergence is sufficient for severe thunderstorm development. This will also dictate severe thunderstorm coverage in the area. The timing appears to be a bit earlier but still seems to be favorable for severe thunderstorm development.
3.) As always with severe/non-severe thunderstorm events, not all locations will receive a severe/non-severe thunderstorm. They will be isolated to scattered with pockets of wind damage, hail and urban/poor drainage flooding in those isolated to scattered locations.

SKYWARN Self-Activation with Amateur Radio Call-Up Nets are possible to likely for the severe thunderstorm potential for Thursday Afternoon and Evening. This will be the last coordination message as we shift into operations mode. Pictures and videos of storm damage, hail, and flooding can be sent as a reply to this email, via our WX1BOX Facebook, X and Bluesky feeds or to the email address pics@nsradio.org with credit given to the spotter unless otherwise indicated. Below is the NWS Boston/Norton Area Forecast Discussion, Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook, SPC Day-1 Convective Outlook and SPC Mesoscale Convective Discussion:

NWS Boston/Norton Area Forecast Discussion:
https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=BOX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1&highlight=off

NWS Boston/Norton Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=box

SPC Day-1 Convective Outlook:
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html

SPC Mesoscale Convective Discussion (MCD):
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md1546.html

Respectfully Submitted,

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Severe Weather Coordination Message #1 – Thursday PM/Evening 7/3/25 Severe Weather Potential

July 2, 2025 Rob Macedo

Hello to all…

..Isolated to Scattered Strong to Severe Thunderstorms are possible to likely across much of Southern New England Thursday Afternoon and Evening between 2-10 PM. Strong to damaging winds, hail, frequent lightning and torrential rainfall leading to urban and poor drainage flooding are the main threats as a cold front will usher in cooler and less humid air for a beautiful 4th of July weekend..
..The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a slight risk of severe weather for Western and much of Central Massachusetts, all of Connecticut and nearly all of Rhode Island with a marginal risk for severe weather for the rest of Southern New England..
..SKYWARN Self-Activation with Amateur Radio Call-Up Nets are possible to likely for the severe thunderstorm potential for Thursday Afternoon and Evening. Pictures and videos of storm damage, hail, and flooding can be sent as a reply to this email, via our WX1BOX Facebook, X and Bluesky feeds or to the email address pics@nsradio.org with credit given to the spotter unless otherwise indicated..

1.) Amount of moisture convergence coupled with instability, cooling temperatures aloft in the atmosphere and reasonably strong wind shear potential to allow for severe thunderstorm development and how wide the coverage will be in the region.
2.) Timing of the cold front near the timing of peak heating to take advantage of the favorable parameters presuming level of moisture convergence is sufficient for severe thunderstorm development. This will also dictate severe thunderstorm coverage in the area.
3.) As always with severe/non-severe thunderstorm events, not all locations will receive a severe/non-severe thunderstorm. They will be isolated to scattered with pockets of wind damage, hail and urban/poor drainage flooding in those isolated to scattered locations.

SKYWARN Self-Activation with Amateur Radio Call-Up Nets are possible to likely for the severe thunderstorm potential for Thursday Afternoon and Evening. Pictures and videos of storm damage, hail, and flooding can be sent as a reply to this email, via our WX1BOX Facebook, X and Bluesky feeds or to the email address pics@nsradio.org with credit given to the spotter unless otherwise indicated. Pictures and videos of storm damage, hail, and flooding can be sent as a reply to this email, via our WX1BOX Facebook, X and Bluesky feeds or to the email address pics@nsradio.org with credit given to the spotter unless otherwise indicated. Below is the NWS Boston/Norton Area Forecast Discussion, Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook and SPC Day-2 Convective Outlook:

NWS Boston/Norton Area Forecast Discussion:
https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=BOX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1&highlight=off

NWS Boston/Norton Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=box

SPC Day-2 Convective Outlook:
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2025/day2otlk_20250702_1730.html

Respectfully Submitted,

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Severe Weather Coordination Message #2 – Tuesday PM/Evening 7/1/25 Severe Weather/Flood Potential

July 1, 2025 Rob Macedo

Hello to all…

.. Showers and thunderstorms were confined to Southeast New England and offshore for Tuesday Morning and were less in coverage than modeled. Isolated to Scattered Strong to Severe Thunderstorms remain possible Tuesday Afternoon and Evening between 3-9 PM across Southern New England with strong to damaging winds, hail, frequent lightning and torrential rainfall leading to urban and poor drainage flooding to flash flooding as the main threats for portions of the region..
..The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has continued a marginal risk for severe weather for all of Southern New England for Tuesday. The biggest severe weather potential is likely over interior Southern New England from the I-95 corridor north and west..
..SKYWARN Self-Activation with Amateur Radio Call-Up Nets will any severe thunderstorm/flood potential for Tuesday Afternoon and Evening. Pictures and videos of storm damage, hail, and flooding can be sent as a reply to this email, via our WX1BOX Facebook, X and Bluesky feeds or to the email address pics@nsradio.org with credit given to the spotter unless otherwise indicated..

A warm front is pushing through the region Tuesday Morning followed by a cold front late Tuesday Afternoon and Evening. The morning activity was limited to Southeast New England and offshore of the coast and clearing is moving in from west to east. This will set the stage for a cold front with isolated to scattered strong to severe thunderstorms swinging through the area. The headlines depict the current thinking. Key factors include:

1.) With less extensive shower and thunderstorm coverage this morning, Satellite imagery is showing reasonably good clearing which should allow for destabilization. The more clearing that develops, the greater heating and destabilization to allow for severe thunderstorm potential in the afternoon and evening.
2.) Timing of the cold front near the timing of peak heating presuming sufficient clearing develops. This will be the needed trigger for thunderstorm development and will dictate the coverage of thunderstorms.
3.) As always with severe/non-severe thunderstorm events, not all locations will receive a severe/non-severe thunderstorm. They will be isolated to scattered with pockets of wind damage, hail and urban/poor drainage flooding in those isolated to scattered locations.

SKYWARN Self-Activation with Amateur Radio Call-Up Nets will monitor any severe thunderstorm potential for Tuesday Afternoon and Evening. This will be the last coordination message as we move into operations mode. Pictures and videos of storm damage, hail, and flooding can be sent as a reply to this email, via our WX1BOX Facebook, X and Bluesky feeds or to the email address pics@nsradio.org with credit given to the spotter unless otherwise indicated. Below is the NWS Boston/Norton Area Forecast Discussion, Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook and SPC Day-1 Convective Outlook:

NWS Boston/Norton Area Forecast Discussion:
https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=BOX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1&highlight=off

NWS Boston/Norton Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=box

SPC Day-1 Convective Outlook:
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html

Respectfully Submitted,

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Severe Weather Coordination Message #1 – Tuesday 7/1/25 Severe Weather/Flood Potential

July 1, 2025 Rob Macedo

Hello to all…

..Showers and thunderstorms will occur Tuesday Morning and will likely be non-severe but could produce frequent lightning, urban and poor drainage flooding and will be monitored. Isolated to Scattered Strong to Severe Thunderstorms possible Tuesday Afternoon and Evening between 3-9 PM across Southern New England with strong to damaging winds, hail, frequent lightning and torrential rainfall leading to urban and poor drainage flooding to flash flooding as the main threats for portions of the region..
..The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a marginal risk for severe weather for all of Southern New England for Tuesday..
..SKYWARN Self-Activation with Amateur Radio Call-Up Nets will monitor any thunderstorm flooding potential for Tuesday Morning and any severe thunderstorm potential for Tuesday Afternoon and Evening. Pictures and videos of storm damage, hail, and flooding can be sent as a reply to this email, via our WX1BOX Facebook, X and Bluesky feeds or to the email address pics@nsradio.org with credit given to the spotter unless otherwise indicated..

A warm front will push through the region Tuesday Morning followed by a cold front late Tuesday Afternoon and Evening. This will bring at least 2 rounds of thunderstorms with the morning thunderstorms likely sub-severe and the afternoon/evening thunderstorms having the best chance for severe potential. The headlines depict the current thinking. Key factors include:

1.) How extensive morning showers and thunderstorms are and how much clearing occurs after that activity moves out of the area. The more clearing that develops, the greater heating and destabilization to allow for severe thunderstorm potential in the afternoon and evening.
2.) The morning activity is expected to be non-severe but it will be monitored and could produce localized street flooding during the Tuesday Morning commute.
3.) Timing of the cold front near the timing of peak heating presuming sufficient clearing develops.
4.) As always with severe/non-severe thunderstorm events, not all locations will receive a severe/non-severe thunderstorm. They will be isolated to scattered with pockets of wind damage, hail and urban/poor drainage flooding in those isolated to scattered locations.

SKYWARN Self-Activation with Amateur Radio Call-Up Nets will monitor any thunderstorm flooding potential for Tuesday Morning and any severe thunderstorm potential for Tuesday Afternoon and Evening. Pictures and videos of storm damage, hail, and flooding can be sent as a reply to this email, via our WX1BOX Facebook, X and Bluesky feeds or to the email address pics@nsradio.org with credit given to the spotter unless otherwise indicated. Below is the NWS Boston/Norton Area Forecast Discussion, Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook and SPC Day-2 Convective Outlook:

NWS Boston/Norton Area Forecast Discussion:
https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=BOX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1&highlight=off

NWS Boston/Norton Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=box

SPC Day-2 Convective Outlook:
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2025/day2otlk_20250630_1730.html

Respectfully Submitted,

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Severe Weather & Amateur Radio Field Day Weekend Coordination Message #4 – Weekend of 6/28/25-6/29/25

June 28, 2025 Rob Macedo

Hello to all..

..The following is the fourth and final in a series of messages on Amateur Radio Field Day Weekend and providing information on the weather during this period. This is a tradition spanning over 25 years for Amateur Radio Operators involved with Field Day and the NWS Boston/Norton SKYWARN Program..
..For 2025 Amateur Radio Field Day Weekend, the main weather concern after shower activity and drizzle that is passing through Southern New England this morning is for thunderstorms later Saturday Afternoon and Evening between 4-10 PM particularly in Western Massachusetts and Western Connecticut but general thunderstorms with an attendant lightning risk could affect the rest of Southern New England during the evening and early overnight hours Saturday Night. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has placed areas of Western Massachusetts and Western Connecticut in a marginal to slight risk for severe weather with strong to damaging winds, hail, frequent lightning and heavy downpours leading to urban and poor drainage flooding as the main threats. The warm front is expected to remain near or north of Route 2 possibly into Southern Vermont/New Hampshire today allowing much of the region to warm sector if sufficient clearing occurs..
..Sunday looks to be a typical warm summer day with no rain expected and temperatures in the low to mid 80s in much of the region away from the immediate coast..
..We will not see the extreme heat we saw earlier this week during Field Day Weekend but we will see normal summer-like conditions on Saturday in areas of Southern New England south of Route 2 and on Sunday region wide so staying hydrated and taking occasional breaks from strenuous activities is still advised particularly for this weekend..
..The main threat for showers and isolated thunderstorms and any severe weather potential is confined to Saturday with the greatest risk the further southwest you are from the Route 2 corridor. Not everyone will see a shower or thunderstorm and it will not be a washout but outdoor Amateur Radio Field Day weekend sites should have rain gear on hand for setup and during Field Day Operations.
..Any thunderstorms have lightning potential which is a safety hazard for all Amateur Radio Field Day sites. Amateur Radio Field Day sites are encouraged to guard their local Amateur Radio SKYWARN frequency and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts during the course of this Field Day weekend including by cell phone/Internet and NOAA Weather Radio. It is noted that Soapstone Mountain Somers CT NOAA Weather Radio was having issues as of Friday Evening and may still be having technical issues for Saturday..
..Amateur Radio Field Day Weekend is an annual event where Ham Operators across the United States setup at Emergency Operations Centers, field locations, home locations etc. to operate and test their equipment and skills and make as many radio contacts as possible during the weekend..
..SKYWARN Self-Activation with Amateur Radio Call-Up Nets are possible on Saturday late Afternoon and evening. No SKYWARN Activation or weather issues are expected for Sunday other than exercising some heat safety precautions. Pictures and videos of storm damage, hail, and flooding can be sent as a reply to this email, via our WX1BOX Facebook, X and Bluesky feeds or to the email address pics@nsradio.org with credit given to the spotter unless otherwise indicated..

Here are some links to information on these Amateur Radio Field Day Sites from across the region.

Amateur Radio Field Day Information: https://www.arrl.org/field-day
Amateur Radio Field Day National Locator: https://www.arrl.org/field-day-locator
Eastern Massachusetts Field Day Home Page: https://ema.arrl.org/field-day/
Eastern Massachusetts Field Day Directory: https://ema.arrl.org/field_day/

For Saturday, the main weather concern after shower activity and drizzle that is passing through Southern New England this morning is for thunderstorms later Saturday Afternoon and Evening between 4-10 PM particularly in Western Massachusetts and Western Connecticut but general thunderstorms with an attendant lightning risk could affect the rest of Southern New England during the evening and early overnight hours Saturday Night. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has placed areas of Western Massachusetts and Western Connecticut in a marginal to slight risk for severe weather with strong to damaging winds, hail, frequent lightning and heavy downpours leading to urban and poor drainage flooding as the main threats. The warm front is expected to remain near or north of Route 2 possibly into Southern Vermont/New Hampshire today allowing much of the region to warm sector if sufficient clearing occurs. Key factors on the severe weather potential are as follows:

1.) Clearing for heating and destabilization. Satellite pictures show breaks in the clouds in Eastern New York and lower cloud cover slowly eroding in western areas and this expected to allow for at least some clearing from late morning through mid-afternoon Saturday from west to east.
2.) Timing of the cold front and forcing to overlap with instability presuming sufficient clearing as this timing will be towards evening.
3.) Not everyone will see a shower or thunderstorm and it will not be a washout but outdoor Amateur Radio Field Day weekend sites should have rain gear on hand for setup and during Field Day Operations and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts as any thunderstorm can product lightning which is a danger to Field Day sites and can affect areas up to 15-20 miles from the actual thunderstorm.

Sunday looks to be a typical warm summer day with no rain expected and temperatures in the low to mid 80s in much of the region away from the immediate coast.

While not as hot as earlier in the week, it looks to be warm and humid in areas south of the Route 2 corridor on Saturday and Sunday region wide for outdoor activities over the Field Day weekend period so Field Day sites should have plenty of liquids on hand and a place nearby to cool down whether it be a building or cars with AC to stay cool from the heat and take occasional breaks from strenuous activities. Heat tips and safety guidelines are also included in this message.

SKYWARN Self-Activation with Amateur Radio Call-Up Nets are possible on Saturday late Afternoon and evening. No SKYWARN Activation or weather issues are expected for Sunday other than exercising some heat safety precautions. Pictures and videos of storm damage, hail, and flooding can be sent as a reply to this email, via our WX1BOX Facebook, X and Bluesky feeds or to the email address pics@nsradio.org with credit given to the spotter unless otherwise indicated. Pictures and videos of storm damage, hail, and flooding can be sent as a reply to this email, via our WX1BOX Facebook, X and Bluesky feeds or to the email address pics@nsradio.org with credit given to the spotter unless otherwise indicated. Below are links to the NWS Boston/Norton Area Forecast Discussion, Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook and SPC Day-2 Convective Outlook:

NWS Boston/Norton Area Forecast Discussion:
https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=BOX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1&highlight=off

NWS Boston/Norton Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=box

SPC Day-1 Convective Outlook:
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html

Amateur Radio Field Day sites are encouraged to bring a NOAA All-Hazards Weather Radio, monitor various cell phone weather apps where Amateur Operators may have those available and have a dedicated Ham Radio that can monitor their local SKYWARN frequency for their area as a best safety and preparedness practice as there is a threat for thunderstorm development and any thunderstorm can be a threat to the safety of Amateur Radio Field Day sites. It is noted that Soapstone Mountain Somers CT NOAA Weather Radio was having issues as of Friday Evening and may still be having technical issues for Saturday. Also sites that have mobile Internet capability can utilize that capability as a way to monitor for weather information. With Mobile Internet capability, utilizing Echolink to monitor the New England Reflector system on Echolink Conference *NEW-ENG3* Node: 9123/IRLP 9123 would be helpful as well. Please see the link below for the latest SKYWARN Frequency information for the region:
https://wx1box.org/southern-new-england-skywarn-frequency-list/

During setup and takedown of Amateur Radio Field Day sites and even while operating, be sure to drink plenty of fluids and eat accordingly. The link below features information on Heat Safety:
https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat

With the thunderstorm threat for Saturday now is the time to remind folks that lightning is a threat to any and all Amateur Radio Field Day sites. Remember your lightning safety tips and details on lightning safety can be seen at the following link and we have also added a link from the 2023 NWS Boston/Norton Lightning Safety Awareness Week and Public Information Statements on Lightning Safety. See links below:
https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning
https://wx1box.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/lightning_safety_awareness_PNS_2023.pdf

Given no severe weather concerns, this will be the last Severe Weather & Amateur Radio Field Day weekend coordination message as we shift to a monitoring and operations mode for thunderstorms as needed for Saturday. We hope the Amateur Radio community participating in Field Day has a great weekend!

Respectfully Submitted,

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Severe Weather & Amateur Radio Field Day Weekend Coordination Message #3 – Saturday 6/28/25-Sunday 6/29/25

June 27, 2025 Rob Macedo

Hello to all..

..The following is the third in a series of messages on Amateur Radio Field Day Weekend and providing information on the weather during this period. This is a tradition spanning over 25 years for Amateur Radio Operators involved with Field Day and the NWS Boston/Norton SKYWARN Program..
..For 2025 Amateur Radio Field Day Weekend, Friday turned out a bit warmer and sunnier today with temperatures in most areas in the low to mid 70s. There remains uncertainty whether portions of Southern New England will break into the warm sector on Saturday but things look similar to the prior update. Current indications are the warm front may stall near the Route 2 corridor with areas south of the front seeing temperatures from the 70s to mid-80s the farther southwest you go while along and north of Route 2, temperatures will remain in the 60s to around 70. There could be showers and an isolated non-severe thunderstorm Saturday Morning as the warm front moves through followed by a break and then thunderstorms and perhaps even isolated severe weather could occur late Saturday Afternoon into late Saturday Night/early Sunday Morning as a cold front moves through with the greatest thunderstorm risk the further southwest you are in Southern New England. Sunday will see summertime warmth and humidity with no rain after the overnight hours..
..The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has extended the marginal risk a bit further east into portions of Western Massachusetts and Western Connecticut with the general thunderstorm risk across all of Southern New England Saturday. Strong to damaging winds, hail, frequent lightning and heavy downpours leading to urban and poor drainage flooding are the main threats. Will monitor for any additional eastward trend in the marginal risk area which is contingent on the warm front and how much of the region warm sectors..
..We will not see the extreme heat we saw earlier this week during Field Day Weekend but we could see normal summer-like conditions on Saturday in areas of Southern New England south of Route 2 and on Sunday region wide so staying hydrated and taking occasional breaks from strenuous activities is still advised particularly for this weekend..
..There will be the threat for showers and isolated thunderstorms and at this time, any severe weather potential is confined to Saturday with the greatest risk the further southwest you are from the Route 2 corridor. Not everyone will see a shower or thunderstorm and it will not be a washout but outdoor Amateur Radio Field Day weekend sites should have rain gear on hand for setup and during Field Day Operations.
..Any thunderstorms have lightning potential which is a safety hazard for all Amateur Radio Field Day sites. Amateur Radio Field Day sites are encouraged to guard their local Amateur Radio SKYWARN frequency and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts during the course of this Field Day weekend including by cell phone/Internet and NOAA Weather Radio..
..Amateur Radio Field Day Weekend is an annual event where Ham Operators across the United States setup at Emergency Operations Centers, field locations, home locations etc. to operate and test their equipment and skills and make as many radio contacts as possible during the weekend..
..SKYWARN Self-Activation with Amateur Radio Call-Up Nets are possible on Saturday late Afternoon and evening. At this time, there does not appear to be a need for any type of SKYWARN Self-Activation or Amateur Radio Call-Up Nets for Sunday but the situation will be monitored closely for any weather support to Amateur Radio Field Day sites as needed on those days. Pictures and videos of storm damage, hail, and flooding can be sent as a reply to this email, via our WX1BOX Facebook, X and Bluesky feeds or to the email address pics@nsradio.org with credit given to the spotter unless otherwise indicated..

Here are some links to information on these Amateur Radio Field Day Sites from across the region.

This year’s Amateur Radio Field Day Weekend will not see the extreme heat of earlier this week. Friday turned out a bit warmer and sunnier today with temperatures in most areas in the low to mid 70s. There remains uncertainty whether portions of Southern New England will break into the warm sector on Saturday but things look similar to the prior update. Current indications are the warm front may stall near the Route 2 corridor with areas south of the front seeing temperatures from the 70s to mid-80s the farther southwest you go while along and north of Route 2, temperatures will remain in the 60s to around 70. There could be showers and an isolated non-severe thunderstorm Saturday Morning as the warm front moves through followed by a break and then thunderstorms and perhaps even isolated severe weather could occur late Saturday Afternoon into late Saturday Night/early Sunday Morning as a cold front moves through with the greatest thunderstorm risk the further southwest you are in Southern New England. Sunday will see summertime warmth and humidity with no rain after the overnight hours.

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has extended the marginal risk a bit further east into portions of Western Massachusetts and Western Connecticut with the general thunderstorm risk across all of Southern New England Saturday. Strong to damaging winds, hail, frequent lightning and heavy downpours leading to urban and poor drainage flooding are the main threats. Will monitor for any additional eastward trend in the marginal risk area which is contingent on the warm front and how much of the region warm sectors.

SKYWARN Self-Activation with Amateur Radio Call-Up Nets are possible on Saturday. At this time, there does not appear to be a need for any type of SKYWARN Self-Activation or Amateur Radio Call-Up Nets for Friday or Sunday but the situation will be monitored closely for any weather support to Amateur Radio Field Day sites as needed on those days. Pictures and videos of storm damage, hail, and flooding can be sent as a reply to this email, via our WX1BOX Facebook, X and Bluesky feeds or to the email address pics@nsradio.org with credit given to the spotter unless otherwise indicated. Below are links to the NWS Boston/Norton Area Forecast Discussion, Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook and SPC Day-2 Convective Outlook:

NWS Boston/Norton Area Forecast Discussion:
https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=BOX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1&highlight=off

NWS Boston/Norton Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=box

SPC Day-2 Convective Outlook:
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2025/day2otlk_20250627_1730.html

Amateur Radio Field Day sites are encouraged to bring a NOAA All-Hazards Weather Radio, monitor various cell phone weather apps where Amateur Operators may have those available and have a dedicated Ham Radio that can monitor their local SKYWARN frequency for their area as a best safety and preparedness practice as there is a threat for thunderstorm development and any thunderstorm can be a threat to the safety of Amateur Radio Field Day sites. Also sites that have mobile Internet capability can utilize that capability as a way to monitor for weather information. With Mobile Internet capability, utilizing Echolink to monitor the New England Reflector system on Echolink Conference *NEW-ENG3* Node: 9123/IRLP 9123 would be helpful as well. Please see the link below for the latest SKYWARN Frequency information for the region:

Southern New England SKYWARN Frequency List

With the thunderstorm threat particularly for Saturday but possibly also Friday, now is the time to remind folks that lightning is a threat to any and all Amateur Radio Field Day sites. Remember your lightning safety tips and details on lightning safety can be seen at the following link and we have also added a link from the 2023 NWS Boston/Norton Lightning Safety Awareness Week and Public Information Statements on Lightning Safety. See links below:
https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning
https://wx1box.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/lightning_safety_awareness_PNS_2023.pdf

The next Severe Weather & Amateur Radio Field Day weekend coordination message will be posted by 10 AM Saturday Morning. We hope the Amateur Radio community participating in Field Day has a great weekend!

Respectfully Submitted,

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Severe Weather & Amateur Radio Field Day Weekend Coordination Message #2 – Friday 6/27/25-Sunday 6/29/25

June 27, 2025 Rob Macedo

Hello to all..

..The following is the second in a series of messages on Amateur Radio Field Day Weekend and providing information on the weather during this period. This is a tradition spanning over 25 years for Amateur Radio Operators involved with Field Day and the NWS Boston/Norton SKYWARN Program..
..For 2025, Amateur Radio Field Day Weekend will feature cooler than normal conditions Friday with showers and isolated thunderstorms. There remains uncertainty whether portions of Southern New England will break into the warm sector on Saturday. Current indications are the warm front may stall near the Route 2 corridor with areas south of the front seeing temperatures from the 70s to mid-80s the farther southwest you go while along and north of Route 2, temperatures will remain in the 60s to around 70. There could be showers and an isolated non-severe thunderstorm Saturday Morning as the warm front moves through followed by a break and then thunderstorms and perhaps even isolated severe weather could occur late Saturday Afternoon into late Saturday Night/early Sunday Morning as a cold front moves through with the greatest thunderstorm risk the further southwest you are in Southern New England. Sunday will see summertime warmth and humidity with no rain after the overnight hours..
..We will not see the extreme heat we saw earlier this week during Field Day Weekend but we could see normal summer-like conditions on Saturday in areas of Southern New England south of Route 2 and on Sunday region wide so staying hydrated and taking occasional breaks from strenuous activities is still advised particularly for this weekend..
..There will be the threat for showers and isolated thunderstorms and at this time, any severe weather potential is confined to Saturday with the greatest risk the further southwest you are from the Route 2 corridor. Not everyone will see a shower or thunderstorm and it will not be a washout but outdoor Amateur Radio Field Day weekend sites should have rain gear on hand for setup and during Field Day Operations.
..Any thunderstorms have lightning potential which is a safety hazard for all Amateur Radio Field Day sites. Amateur Radio Field Day sites are encouraged to guard their local Amateur Radio SKYWARN frequency and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts during the course of this Field Day weekend including by cell phone/Internet and NOAA Weather Radio..
..Amateur Radio Field Day Weekend is an annual event where Ham Operators across the United States setup at Emergency Operations Centers, field locations, home locations etc. to operate and test their equipment and skills and make as many radio contacts as possible during the weekend..
..SKYWARN Self-Activation with Amateur Radio Call-Up Nets are possible on Saturday late Afternoon and evening. At this time, there does not appear to be a need for any type of SKYWARN Self-Activation or Amateur Radio Call-Up Nets for Friday or Sunday but the situation will be monitored closely for any weather support to Amateur Radio Field Day sites as needed on those days. Pictures and videos of storm damage, hail, and flooding can be sent as a reply to this email, via our WX1BOX Facebook, X and Bluesky feeds or to the email address pics@nsradio.org with credit given to the spotter unless otherwise indicated..

Here are some links to information on these Amateur Radio Field Day Sites from across the region.

This year’s Amateur Radio Field Day Weekend will not see the extreme heat of earlier this week. Friday looks cool with some showers scattered about the area and the chance for an isolated non-severe thunderstorm. There remains uncertainty whether portions of Southern New England will break into the warm sector on Saturday. Current indications are the warm front may stall near the Route 2 corridor with areas south of the front seeing temperatures from the 70s to mid-80s the farther southwest you go while along and north of Route 2, temperatures will remain in the 60s to around 70. There could be showers and an isolated non-severe thunderstorm Saturday Morning as the warm front moves through followed by a break and then thunderstorms and perhaps even isolated severe weather could occur late Saturday Afternoon into late Saturday Night/early Sunday Morning as a cold front moves through with the greatest thunderstorm risk the further southwest you are in Southern New England. The best severe weather potential resides over Eastern New York State but could spill into portions of Southern New England depending on the timing of the cold front, instability levels and shear profiles. Regardless of the severe weather threat, all thunderstorms contain an attendant lightning risk that Field Day sites should monitor closely. Sunday will see summertime warmth and humidity with no rain after the overnight hours.

NWS Boston/Norton Area Forecast Discussion:
https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=BOX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1&highlight=off

NWS Boston/Norton Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=box

Amateur Radio Field Day sites are encouraged to bring a NOAA All-Hazards Weather Radio, monitor various cell phone weather apps where Amateur Operators may have those available and have a dedicated Ham Radio that can monitor their local SKYWARN frequency for their area as a best safety and preparedness practice as there is a threat for thunderstorm development and any thunderstorm can be a threat to the safety of Amateur Radio Field Day sites. Also sites that have mobile Internet capability can utilize that capability as a way to monitor for weather information. With Mobile Internet capability, utilizing Echolink to monitor the New England Reflector system on Echolink Conference *NEW-ENG3* Node: 9123/IRLP 9123 would be helpful as well. Please see the link below for the latest SKYWARN Frequency information for the region:
https://wx1box.org/southern-new-england-skywarn-frequency-list/

The next Severe Weather & Amateur Radio Field Day weekend coordination message will be posted by 11 PM Friday Evening. We hope the Amateur Radio community participating in Field Day has a great weekend!

Respectfully Submitted,

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Severe Weather & Amateur Radio Field Day Weekend Coordination Message #1 – Friday 6/27/25-Sunday 6/29/25

June 27, 2025 Rob Macedo

Hello to all..

..The following is the first in a series of messages on Amateur Radio Field Day Weekend and providing information on the weather during this period. This is a tradition spanning over 25 years for Amateur Radio Operators involved with Field Day and the NWS Boston/Norton SKYWARN Program..
..For 2025, Amateur Radio Field Day Weekend will feature cooler than normal conditions Friday with showers and isolated thunderstorms. There is uncertainty whether portions of Southern New England will break into the warm sector on Saturday with more seasonable summer time warm temperatures and humidity or if we will remain in the cool sector with temperatures below normal. If we break into the warm sector, that would increase the threat for thunderstorms and even isolated severe weather potential while if we remain in the cool sector, showers would be around with isolated non-severe thunderstorm potential. Sunday will see summertime warmth and humidity with little to no rain..
..We will not see the extreme heat we saw earlier this week during Field Day Weekend but we could see normal summer-like conditions possibly on Saturday and especially on Sunday so staying hydrated and taking occasional breaks from strenuous activities is still advised particularly for this weekend..
..There will be the threat for showers and isolated thunderstorms and at this time, any severe weather potential is confined to Saturday and not certain as it will depend how much, if any, of our region gets into the warm sector. Not everyone will see a shower or thunderstorm and it will not be a washout but outdoor Amateur Radio Field Day weekend sites should have rain gear on hand for setup and during Field Day Operations.
..Any thunderstorms have lightning potential which is a safety hazard for all Amateur Radio Field Day sites. Amateur Radio Field Day sites are encouraged to guard their local Amateur Radio SKYWARN frequency and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts during the course of this Field Day weekend including by cell phone/Internet and NOAA Weather Radio..
..Amateur Radio Field Day Weekend is an annual event where Ham Operators across the United States setup at Emergency Operations Centers, field locations, home locations etc. to operate and test their equipment and skills and make as many radio contacts as possible during the weekend..
..SKYWARN Self-Activation with Amateur Radio Call-Up Nets are possible on Saturday. At this time, there does not appear to be a need for any type of SKYWARN Self-Activation or Amateur Radio Call-Up Nets for Friday or Sunday but the situation will be monitored closely for any weather support to Amateur Radio Field Day sites as needed on those days..

Here are some links to information on these Amateur Radio Field Day Sites from across the region.

This year’s Amateur Radio Field Day Weekend will not see the extreme heat of earlier this week. Friday looks cool with some showers scattered about the area and the chance for an isolated non-severe thunderstorm. Saturday is a day of uncertainty on whether we remain in the cool sector with showers and isolated non-severe thunderstorms with an attendant lightning risk or if we warm sector with somewhat greater thunderstorm coverage and the potential for isolated severe weather. Sunday looks warm and humid and summerlike but little to no rain.

While not as hot as earlier in the week, it could be warm and humid on Saturday and especially Sunday for outdoor activities over the Field Day weekend period so Field Day sites should have plenty of liquids on hand and a place nearby to cool down whether it be a building or cars with AC to stay cool from the heat and take occasional breaks from strenuous activities. Heat tips and safety guidelines are also included in this message.

NWS Boston/Norton Area Forecast Discussion:
https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=BOX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1&highlight=off

NWS Boston/Norton Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=box

Amateur Radio Field Day sites are encouraged to bring a NOAA All-Hazards Weather Radio, monitor various cell phone weather apps where Amateur Operators may have those available and have a dedicated Ham Radio that can monitor their local SKYWARN frequency for their area as a best safety and preparedness practice as there is a threat for thunderstorm development and any thunderstorm can be a threat to the safety of Amateur Radio Field Day sites. Also sites that have mobile Internet capability can utilize that capability as a way to monitor for weather information. With Mobile Internet capability, utilizing Echolink to monitor the New England Reflector system on Echolink Conference *NEW-ENG3* Node: 9123/IRLP 9123 would be helpful as well. Please see the link below for the latest SKYWARN Frequency information for the region:
https://wx1box.org/southern-new-england-skywarn-frequency-list/

With the thunderstorm threat particularly for Saturday but possibly also Friday, now is the time to remind folks that lightning is a threat to any and all Amateur Radio Field Day sites. Remember your lightning safety tips and details on lightning safety can be seen at the following link and we have also added a link from the 2023 NWS Boston/Norton Lightning Safety Awareness Week and Public Information Statements on Lightning Safety and will update with this year’s statements in a future coordination message. See links below:
https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning
https://wx1box.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/lightning_safety_awareness_PNS_2023.pdf

The next Severe Weather & Amateur Radio Field Day weekend coordination message will be posted by 10 AM Friday Morning. We hope the Amateur Radio community participating in Field Day has a great weekend!

Respectfully Submitted,

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Severe Weather & Heat Coordination Message #1 – Wednesday 6/25/25 Heat & Severe Weather Potential

June 25, 2025 Rob Macedo

Hello to all…

..One more day of intense heat and humidity for Southern New England but not as brutal as what was experienced Monday into Tuesday. A summary of 100+ degree readings from Amateur Radio and non-Amateur Radio SKYWARN Spotters can be seen below..
..A cold front moving through the area may bring isolated strong to severe thunderstorms to the area during the mid-afternoon into early evening. Coverage is expected to be isolated and only a few areas may experience that activity. Strong to damaging winds, hail, frequent lightning and heavy rainfall with brief urban and poor drainage flooding are the main threats. This front will bring an end to the heat and humidity for the region..
..A Heat Advisory is in effect through 7 PM Wednesday Evening for Northern Connecticut, Rhode Island except for Block Island, Essex, Middlesex, Southern Worcester, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth Counties of Massachusetts for heat indices of around 100 degrees. Use caution if outdoors in the heat for any extended period of time, take frequent breaks going into Air Conditioning if working outdoors and stay hydrated..
..SKYWARN Self-Activation with Amateur Radio Call-Up Nets will be done as needed for any strong to severe thunderstorms that can develop this Wednesday Afternoon into early evening. Pictures and videos of storm damage, hail, and flooding can be sent as a reply to this email, via our WX1BOX Facebook, X and Bluesky feeds or to the email address pics@nsradio.org with credit given to the spotter unless otherwise indicated..

WX1BOX Amateur Radio/non-Amateur Radio Spotter Report Log of Reports:
https://wx1box.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/reports-100-degree-temps-6-24-25.pdf

NWS Boston/Norton Area Forecast Discussion:
https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=BOX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1&highlight=off

NWS Boston/Norton Heat Advisory Statement:
https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=BOX&product=NPW&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1&highlight=off

NWS Boston/Norton Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=box

Respectfully Submitted,

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