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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fitchburg, Fitchburg Municipal Airport (KFIT)

Lat: 42.55°NLon: 71.76°WElev: 348ft.

Partly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.1 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 3 Jul 4:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Fitchburg MA

Severe T-storm Watch until July 3, 10:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch until July 3, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 78 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 78. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Light northwest wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fitchburg MA
 42.59°N 71.82°W (Elev. 797 ft)
Last Update:
4:29 pm EDT Jul 3, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Jul 3, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 10, 2025
 
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