Twenty years ago, on Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina cemented itself in history as one of the deadliest and most devastating disasters to strike the U.S.

The holiday weekend for Labor Day is upon us! Here’s what you can expect from the weekend’s weather, along with a few other stories we’re watching.

A blast of fall-like weather is coming for much of the United States, and unlike the last brief break from summer heat, this cooldown will have some staying power.

The Farmers' Almanac called for "stormy with above-normal amounts of winter precipitation and near-to above-normal temperatures. Snow will be most prevalent over the interior and mountainous terrains, while sleet and rain will be more common near the coast, especially near and along the I-95 corridor,” which includes Wilmington.

The September 2025 weather outlook from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center shows a likelihood of widespread above-average temperatures across most of the United States while major models, such as the GFS and ECMWF,

Over 1 inch of rain is possible across Eastern Massachusetts as a storm system moves towards the region Friday night, potentially impacting the nighttime commute.

As the National Weather Service scrambles to hire up to 450 people to restore deep cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency, potential applicants are being asked to explain how they would advance President Donald Trump’s agenda if hired.