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First Alert Meteorologist for Western Mass News (CBS3 ABC40 FOX6) in Springfield, MA. Meteorologist for Western Mass News in Springfield, MA

06/01/2026

🌪️ 15 YEARS AGO TODAY 🌪️

On June 1, 2011, an EF-3 tornado changed our community forever.

In just over an hour, the tornado traveled 38 miles—touching down in Westfield at 4:17 PM and lifting northeast of Southbridge at 5:27 PM. The damage was devastating: 1,400 homes damaged or destroyed, 78 businesses impacted, and 200+ people injured. Three lives were lost.

But we remember not just the destruction—we remember the resilience, compassion, and strength of our neighbors who came together to rebuild.

Where were you on June 1, 2011? Do you have a memory of that day—how you stayed safe, how your community helped, or how you've recovered? Share your story in the comments below. Let's honor those affected and celebrate how far we've come together.

Thank you to all the first responders, volunteers, and neighbors who showed what community truly means. 🙏

Stay weather-ready. Stay First Alert.

05/28/2026

🚨First Alert: Unsettled Weather Returns into the Weekend

⏱️In timely fashion, an unsettled and cool weather pattern will briefly return into the upcoming weekend. A potent system will track out of Canada and across western Mass bringing spotty showers and cool conditions with gusty winds into Saturday. Temperatures will struggle to get out of the 50’s, creating more of a March feel.

🌤️Conditions will drastically improve into Sunday, just in time to salvage the weekend with some sun returning and temperatures rebounding into the 70’s, more normal for May in New England.

05/23/2026

🌧️5 PM Saturday Memorial Day Weekend

Rain continues to progress north and east into western Mass late this afternoon. Rain will continue to advance and fall at varying rates of intensity through Sunday, putting quite a damper on the holiday weekend.

🥶It will remain quite cool and raw for late May with temperatures stuck in the 50’s!

05/22/2026

🇺🇸Memorial Day Weekend Forecast!

It will not be an ideal holiday weekend forecast by any means for western Mass, but not all hope is lost. Cool and unsettled conditions can be expected for some of the weekend, so keep the umbrella nearby. ☂️

⛅️Saturday is mostly dry but also cloudy with temperatures in the mid 60’s. Rain arrives late in the day and into Saturday night.

🌧️Sunday looks to be the most unsettled day with periods of rain and cool conditions as temperatures will remain stuck in the 50’s.

🌤️Things improve on Memorial Day as it looks mainly dry with a spotty shower possible and temperatures nearing 70° by the afternoon with more sunshine.

Stay tuned to Western Mass News for the latest First Alert forecast. ⚠️

05/19/2026

🥵Today will be a SCORCHER!

It remains a First Alert Weather Day due to extreme heat. A Heat Advisory will be in effect for the valley areas of Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties through Wednesday. ⚠️

High temperatures in the mid to upper 90’s can be expected this afternoon with heat index values possibly approaching 100°!

🧊Stay cool and take your time if you have to be outside with frequent breaks and plenty of hydration! 🥤

05/18/2026

🔥May Heat Wave and Record High Temperatures🔥

🥵We are likely in the midst of our first heat wave of 2026 in western Mass after a high temperature of 92° at Westover on Sunday. We could see temperatures meet or exceed 90° through Wednesday with some record highs likely as well.

⚠️Tuesday has been declared a First Alert Weather Day due to the extreme heat and humidity with high temperatures potentially in the upper 90’s! An isolated strong afternoon thunderstorm is possible as well.

⛈️We could see some more widespread strong to severe storms on Wednesday! Cooler weather ushers in behind a cold front for late week. As of now, the Memorial Day weekend is looking seasonably cool with shower chances.

Stay cool and remain alert to the First Alert forecast.

05/16/2026

One year ago today, I made my on-air debut at Western Mass News on a Friday Noon newscast with Chris Pisano. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity given to me to fulfill a childhood dream of mine. And of course thank you to the viewers for all of your support.

05/10/2026

🌧️ PATTERN CHANGE COMING 🌞

Hold tight through mid-week—we've got rain in the forecast, but some more warmth is finally on the way!

The workweek will start out dry, but an upper-level low is expected to keep things cool and unsettled through Wednesday and Thursday with showers and rain chances as it very slowly moves through. But here's the good news: a ridge of high pressure is shifting east across the nation, and that means warmer temperatures and more sunshine heading into next weekend and beyond.

What to expect:

💧 Wet weather mid-week (bring an umbrella!)

☀️ Clearing skies and warming trend by late week and next weekend.

🌡️ Highs climbing into the 70s and 80s by the weekend.

Perfect timing to get outside and enjoy the nicer pattern! Stay with us for updates as this system moves through.

05/09/2026

Did you catch Bright Spot at the end of the weekend newscast this morning? Stephen put on a special someone! 💡

Please send in your photos for next Saturday!
➡️ https://www.westernmassnews.com/page/bright-spot/

05/08/2026

🌸 MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND FORECAST 🌸

This weekend will be a mixed bag, but here's the good news: Mother's Day looks beautiful!

Saturday: Expect periods of rain throughout the day with temperatures around 58°. You may want to plan indoor activities or bring an umbrella if you're heading out.

Sunday (Mother's Day): Much better! We're looking at partly sunny skies with a possible shower, warming up to 74°. Perfect weather to celebrate mom outdoors or enjoy a nice brunch!

💡 Plan Ahead: If you're planning outdoor Mother's Day celebrations, Sunday is your day. Saturday is better suited for indoor plans.

Stay with us for updates!

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