Heavy Rain and Storms in the East; Fire Weather Threats in the West

A slow moving frontal system will bring strong to severe storms and locally heavy rain from the Northeast to the southern Plains. Meanwhile, Fire Weather threats remain elevated over the northern Inter-Mountain West, as Red Flag Warnings and Fire weather watches are in effect. Also, the potential for isolated dry thunderstorms remains possible across this portion of the West. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Taunton, Taunton Municipal Airport (KTAN)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 71.02°WElev: 43ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	SW 7 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	17 Aug 2:52 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Taunton MA

This
Afternoon

Heavy Rain
High: 88 °F
Tonight

Heavy Rain
and Areas Fog
Low: 74 °F
Saturday

Heavy Rain
and Areas Fog
High: 85 °F
Saturday
Night

Heavy Rain
and Areas Fog
Low: 65 °F
Sunday

Chance
Showers
High: 70 °F
Sunday
Night

Chance
Showers
Low: 64 °F
Monday

Chance
Showers then
Partly Sunny
High: 75 °F
Monday
Night

Mostly Cloudy
Low: 61 °F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny
High: 79 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Areas of fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and midnight, then a chance of showers after midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Areas of fog after 10pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind around 6 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday

A chance of showers before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.