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Intensifying Storm Moving Across the Plains; Heavy Rain in Florida; River Flooding in the Southwest

An intensifying storm system will move into the Plains today, bringing strong winds, locally heavy rain, and scattered severe thunderstorms with a risk of damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes. Heavy rainfall and isolated flash flooding will continue across eastern and southern Florida. Moderate to major river flooding will continue today across the Southwest and Four Corners Region. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fitchburg, Fitchburg Municipal Airport (KFIT)

Lat: 42.55°NLon: 71.76°WElev: 348ft.

Fair

41°F

5°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.35 in (1028.2 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Nov 6:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Gardner MA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 65 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Light southwest wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gardner MA
 42.59°N 71.97°W (Elev. 1152 ft)
Last Update:
12:25 am EST Nov 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EST Nov 2, 2026-6pm EST Nov 8, 2026
 
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