River Flooding Continues in East Florida; Rain and Thunderstorms from the Mid-Atlantic to the Northeast Thursday; Heavy Rain in Puerto Rico

Significant river flooding is forecast along the St. John’s and the Peace rivers through the end of the week as flood waters will be slow to recede. Periods of rainfall and thunderstorms are expected across the Lower Great Lakes, Central Appalachians, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Thursday and Friday. In Puerto Rico, increased moisture in the Atlantic will produce heavy rainfall for the island. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fitchburg, Fitchburg Municipal Airport (KFIT)

Lat: 42.55°NLon: 71.76°WElev: 348ft.

Overcast

71°F

22°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed S 8 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.3 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Nov 11:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Gardner MA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain after 9pm.  Patchy fog after 11pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 1pm.  Patchy fog before 1pm, then patchy fog after 4pm.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 66 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 2am.  Patchy fog.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly before 7am, then a chance of rain after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain after 9pm. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Patchy fog before 1pm, then patchy fog after 4pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 2am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly before 7am, then a chance of rain after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind around 6 mph.
Veterans Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gardner MA
 42.57°N 72.01°W (Elev. 1014 ft)
12:04 pm EST Nov 5, 2026
12pm EST Nov 5, 2026-6pm EST Nov 11, 2026
 
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