Hurricane Isaias Approaching the Gulf Coast; Remnants of Rachel to Impact the Southwest U.S.

Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall along the U.S. northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. A life-threatening storm surge is expected along the coast with damaging wind gusts extending well inland. Areas of heavy rainfall are forecast throughout much of the Southeast U.S. The remnants of Rachel will bring gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the Southwest U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWM)

Lat: 42.71°NLon: 71.13°WElev: 135ft.

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 9 Oct 12:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Merrimac MA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers, mainly after 9pm.  Low around 52. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Light north wind.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Showers, mainly after 9pm. Low around 52. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Columbus Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Light north wind.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. East wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Merrimac MA
 42.84°N 71.01°W (Elev. 135 ft)
12:51 am EDT Oct 9, 2026
1am EDT Oct 9, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 15, 2026
 
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