Category: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Emergency Notifications

Massachusetts: Winter Weather & Icy Conditions: March 5, 2026

Icy conditions are expected to occur in Massachusetts beginning this evening, March 5, 2026, continuing overnight into tomorrow morning, March 6, 2026, according to the National Weather Service. Travel conditions may become hazardous. If you plan to travel tomorrow morning, prepare for poor road conditions and some delays. Be sure to check for potential road closures using the Massachusetts 511 Road Closure Map.

If you are a dialysis patient and anticipate this weather event disrupting your access to care, contact your local dialysis facility to confirm treatment availability.

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Massachusetts: Winter Storm – February 21, 2026

Snow is expected to occur in Massachusetts beginning tomorrow evening, February 21, 2026, according to the National Weather Service, continuing into Monday, February 22, 2026. Travel conditions may become hazardous. If you plan to travel, prepare for rapidly changing visibility and road conditions. Be sure to check for potential road closures using the New England 511 Road Closure Map

If you are a dialysis patient and anticipate this weather event disrupting your access to care, contact your local dialysis facility to confirm treatment availability.

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Massachusetts: Winter Storm Preparedness – January 22, 2026

Snow is forecasted to impact the region beginning this Sunday, January 25, 2026, according to the National Weather Service. Travel conditions may become hazardous. If you plan to travel, prepare for rapidly changing visibility and road conditions. Be sure to talk to your facility in advance about your emergency plans, review your emergency kits, and ensure you have a 3-day emergency diet on hand. Additionally, check for potential road closures using the Massachusetts Road Closure Map.

If you are a dialysis patient and anticipate this weather event disrupting your access to care, contact your local dialysis facility to confirm treatment availability.

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Massachusetts: Snow – January 18, 2026

Snow is forecasted today, January 18, 2026, according to the National Weather Service. Travel conditions may become hazardous. If you plan to travel, prepare for rapidly changing visibility and road conditions. Be sure to check for potential road closures using the Massachusetts 511 Road Closure Map.

If you are a dialysis patient and anticipate this weather event disrupting your access to care, contact your local dialysis facility to confirm treatment availability.

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Massachusetts: High Winds – December 18, 2025

High winds are expected to impact the state beginning early tomorrow morning, December 19, 2025. Strong wind gusts may occur, leading to power outages and downed tree limbs, especially in the Eastern half of the state.  Please monitor local weather updates for the most current information and follow any guidance from local officials.

If you believe your access to medical care may be impacted, please contact your healthcare provider or dialysis facility directly.

Massachusetts: Snow & Inclement Weather – December 1, 2025

Snow is expected to occur in Central & Western Massachusetts tomorrow, December 2, 2025, according to the National Weather Service. Travel conditions may become hazardous. If you plan to travel, prepare for rapidly changing visibility and road conditions. Be sure to check for potential road closures using the New England 511 Road Closure Map

If you are a dialysis patient and anticipate this weather event disrupting your access to care, contact your local dialysis facility to confirm treatment availability.

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Massachusetts: High Winds – November 5, 2025

High winds are expected to impact the Eastern half of the state overnight, November 5, 2025. Wind gusts of 50 mph may occur, leading to power outages and downed tree limbs.  Please monitor local weather updates for the most current information and follow any guidance from local officials.

If you believe your access to medical care may be impacted, please contact your healthcare provider or dialysis facility directly.

Massachusetts: Nor’easter – October 13, 2025

A Nor’easter is continuing to impact the region today, Monday, October 13, 2025, and is expected to bring periods of heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding, and potential power outages across parts of Massachusetts as the system moves inland. Please continue to monitor local weather updates for the most current information and follow any guidance from local officials.

If you believe your access to medical care may be impacted, please contact your healthcare provider or dialysis facility directly.

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Massachusetts: Nor’easter – Today October 12, 2025

Forecasters are monitoring a coastal storm, which is currently expected to approach coast / move inland and may cause impacts such as dangerous surf, heavy rain, flooding power outages and/or strong winds along the coastal regions of Massachusetts today, October 12, 2025. Please monitor local weather for the most up to date weather.

If you believe your access to medical care may be impacted, please contact your healthcare provider or dialysis facility directly.

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Massachusetts: Nor’easter – October 12, 2025

Forecasters are monitoring a coastal storm, which is currently expected to approach coast / move inland and may cause impacts such as dangerous surf, heavy rain, flooding power outages and/or strong winds along the coastal regions of Massachusetts tomorrow, October 12, 2025. Please monitor local weather for the most up to date weather.

If you believe your access to medical care may be impacted, please contact your healthcare provider or dialysis facility directly.

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Massachusetts: Nor’easter – October 11- 14, 2025

Forecasters are monitoring a coastal storm, which is currently expected to approach coast / move inland and may cause impacts such as dangerous surf, heavy rain, flooding power outages and/or strong winds along the coastal regions of Massachusetts tomorrow, October 11, 2025. Please monitor local weather for the most up to date weather.

If you believe your access to medical care may be impacted, please contact your healthcare provider or dialysis facility directly.

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Massachusetts: Flood Watch – July 8, 2025

Heavy rain is expected across Massachusetts today, Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Periods of moderate to heavy rain may lead to flooding in poor drainage areas, urban zones, and near small streams and creeks. While widespread severe weather is not expected, localized flooding remains possible. Please stay weather-aware and use caution while traveling.

If you believe your access to care may become impacted, please contact your dialysis facility directly

Tips and Resources:

National Weather Service: Website
Ready.gov Preparedness: Floods
Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Severe Weather
American Red Cross: Resource