Harbor and Environment
Mostly cloudy Sunday, then a soaking rain tonight before a drier Columbus Day
By Ana Lucia How we work
Clouds and a high near 60 today. Rain showers are all but certain tonight, with a half to three quarters of an inch possible. Columbus Day turns partly sunny near 63. Midday high tides near 10 feet.
State moves Cape Ann's region to Level 2, a significant drought
By Ana Lucia How we work
The Northeast Region went from a mild drought to a significant one on Oct. 9, even after a wet September elsewhere in the state. Here is what the state asks residents and towns to do.
Sunny and cool Saturday, then rain Sunday night into Columbus Day morning
By Ana Lucia How we work
Sunny near 59 today and mostly cloudy near 60 Sunday. Rain showers are all but certain Sunday night, with a half to three quarters of an inch possible. Midday high tides near 10 feet.
Sunny and breezy Friday, cooler Saturday, showers Sunday night into Columbus Day
By Ana Lucia How we work
Sunny near 66 today with gusts near 28 mph, sunny near 61 Saturday, then rain showers likely Sunday night and Monday morning. High tides near 10 feet late morning through the weekend.
Hurricane Isaias will not reach Cape Ann this weekend, but its leftovers may bring rain Sunday night
By Ana Lucia How we work
The storm is headed for the northern Gulf Coast. Forecasters expect a dry, sunny weekend here, then a quick round of rain late Sunday into Columbus Day, with no flooding or damaging winds expected.
Morning shower chance, then sunny and cooler into the weekend
By Ana Lucia How we work
A 30 percent chance of a shower this morning, then mostly sunny near 68. Sunny Friday near 65 and Saturday near 60. A small craft advisory ends at 11 a.m. High tides near 10 feet late morning Friday and Saturday.
Breezy night, near 69 Thursday with a chance of a morning shower
By Ana Lucia How we work
A mild night around 54, then a mostly sunny Thursday near 69 with a 30 percent chance of a morning shower. A small craft advisory runs until 11 a.m. Thursday. Evening high tides near 9.8 feet.
Sunny, cool and gusty Tuesday, then warming to near 69 by Thursday
By Ana Lucia How we work
A high near 58 today with northwest gusts up to 32 mph, a chilly night around 42, then sunny days in the 60s. The small craft advisory on the bay ends at 8 a.m., and evening high tides run near 9.7 to 9.8 feet.
Clear and breezy tonight, then a sunny, gusty, cooler Tuesday with a small craft advisory on the bay until 8 a.m.
By Ana Lucia How we work
A low around 46 tonight, then sunny Tuesday with a high near 57 and northwest gusts up to 32 mph. The small craft advisory on Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay runs until 8 a.m. Tuesday, and evening high tides run near 9.7 feet.
Mostly sunny Sunday, showers tonight, then a breezy, milder Monday
Cape Ann Current Staff How we work
A high near 60 today, a 40% chance of showers this evening and a high near 66 Monday. Northwest winds pick up on the water Monday night, and evening high tides run near 9.7 feet.
Sunny and cool on Cape Ann this weekend, with showers possible Sunday night
Cape Ann Current Staff How we work
Highs near 61 Saturday and 59 Sunday under mostly clear skies. A milder Monday follows, and afternoon high tides run close to 10 feet.
More ospreys than ever north of Boston, and Gloucester's camera pair raised two more chicks
Cape Ann Current Staff How we work
Greenbelt counted 103 nesting pairs this year, up from 92. Annie and Squam, the pair on the OspreyCam behind Lobsta Land, fledged Sunny and Stormy.
Warm Friday with a chance of evening showers, then a crisp, sunny weekend on Cape Ann
Cape Ann Current Staff How we work
Highs near 74 Friday give way to the low 60s Saturday and Sunday. Afternoon high tides run near 10 feet.
Warm start to October, then a sunny, cooler weekend on Cape Ann
Cape Ann Current Staff How we work
Highs reach the low 70s Thursday and Friday before a chance of showers Friday night. Afternoon high tides run near 10 feet through Saturday.
Cape Ann mostly spared as nor'easter brings 61 mph gust and needed rain
Cape Ann Current Staff How we work
Weather service reports show strong gusts off Rockport and Gloucester Saturday night and up to about 2 inches of rain in Manchester, with little damage reported.