Hurricane Arthur

Thank you to our town employees for responding to last night's weather.

Highway department, fire department, police department, and light department were all called out to deal with trees downed by the storm. Our emergency management director, Rich Curtis,  is keeping up with the impact of the weather on our community.

Hurricane Arthur

Hurricane Arthur
· Forecast to make its closest approach to Southern New England this evening, passing within    50 miles of Nantucket.

· This track brings tropical storm force winds to the outer Cape and Nantucket and surrounding waters.  Hurricane force winds are possible on the waters south and east of Nantucket.  

July 4th!!!

The reading of the Declaration of Independence will take place at noon the First Church of Templeton on the common. This event is held rain or shine.

Please verify dates and times of fireworks, parades and celebrations. Many events have been rescheduled due to weather.

POTENTIAL SEVERE WEATHER JULY 3-4, 2014

MASSACHUSETTS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS STATEMENT

JULY 3, 2014  6:00 AM

MASSACHUSETTS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS STATEMENT

JULY 3, 2014  6:00 AM

POTENTIAL SEVERE WEATHER JULY 3-4, 2014

The National Weather Service has posted Flash Flood Warnings for Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden Counties from 12 PM today through this evening.

Berkshire County Forecast (July 3^rd):

The National Weather Service in Albany forecasts that its entire service area, including Berkshire County, is at risk of severe thunderstorms throughout today.  Any thunderstorms that occur may produce damaging winds, frequent lightning, heavy rainfall capable of causing flash flooding, and large hail.  Total rainfall today could exceed one inch.  There is a slight risk of tornados this afternoon and evening.