Special Weather Statement Issued for Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, and Essex

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement at 8:08 a.m. On April 5, 2026, affecting 13 counties across Massachusetts.

The alert, which remained in effect until 11 a.m. On April 5, 2026, covered several regions including Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Hampshire, and Hampden counties.

According to records from the National Weather Service Boston/Norton office, the statement applied to a broad area including Western and Eastern Franklin, Northern Worcester, Central Middlesex, Western and Eastern Essex, Western Hampshire, and Western and Eastern Hampden counties.

The weather statement also extended to areas outside of Massachusetts, specifically including Hartford, Tolland, and Windham counties in Connecticut, as well as various zones in Rhode Island.