Local weather forecast

Weather in Chelmsford, MA

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 01824

Overcast
Now59°F

Overcast

High / Low57° / 53°
Rain chance91%
Wind12 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Wind Advisory issued September 26 at 2:03AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Central and Southeast Middlesex County, Western Essex MA, Southern Worcester MA, Western Norfolk MA, Northern Bristol MA, Western Plymouth MA, and Northwest Providence RI. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Safety instructions

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

High Wind Warning issued September 26 at 2:03AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Safety instructions

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

High Surf Advisory issued September 26 at 2:00AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.0 to 12.6 feet Mean Lower Low Water). For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 13 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong northeast winds with large waves will result in minor coastal flooding with pockets of moderate coastal flooding over multiple high tide cycles from late today through the weekend. The water also may struggle to vacate the area after the high tides given persistent strong northeast winds. The greatest risk for coastal flooding appears to be setting up south of Boston and onto the Cape and Islands. In addition...the long duration of northeast winds coupled with large waves over multiple high tide cycles will result in areas of severe beach erosion for a prolonged period.

Safety instructions

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 2:00AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.0 to 12.6 feet Mean Lower Low Water). For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 13 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong northeast winds with large waves will result in minor coastal flooding with pockets of moderate coastal flooding over multiple high tide cycles from late today through the weekend. The water also may struggle to vacate the area after the high tides given persistent strong northeast winds. The greatest risk for coastal flooding appears to be setting up south of Boston and onto the Cape and Islands. In addition...the long duration of northeast winds coupled with large waves over multiple high tide cycles will result in areas of severe beach erosion for a prolonged period.

Safety instructions

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast59°15% rain
11 AMLight rain shower54°45% rain
12 PMLight rain shower53°50% rain
1 PMLight rain shower53°47% rain
2 PMLight rain shower53°45% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby54°39% rain
4 PMLight rain shower55°49% rain
5 PMLight rain shower55°48% rain
6 PMLight rain shower55°46% rain
7 PMModerate rain54°86% rain
8 PMLight rain shower54°69% rain
9 PMLight rain shower54°81% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
57° 53°Light rain shower
Rain 91%Gust 19 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
57° 54°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 22 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
56° 51°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 15 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like51°F
Humidity61%
Pressure30.00 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind12 mph NE
Wind gusts33 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:37 AM
Sunset06:36 PM
Moonrise06:23 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour10 AM · 59°F
Coolest hour1 PM · 53°F
Highest rain chance3 AM · 92%
Strongest gusts8 AM · 45 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 86% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 51°F with winds near 12 mph.

Best window: 10 AM

59°F, 15% rain chance and 12 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 41 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 59°F, wind 12 mph, rain chance up to 86%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Chelmsford

Massachusetts has four seasons with humid summers and cold winters. Coastal areas can be moderated by the Atlantic but are also exposed to nor'easters and strong coastal winds.

Chelmsford is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 42.60°N latitude and 71.37°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Chelmsford weather today

Overcast and 59°F in Chelmsford, MA. Today's high is 57°F with a 91% rain chance. Winds are around 12 mph with gusts near 33 mph. Relative humidity is 61%, pressure is 30.00 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Chelmsford

Sunrise is at 06:37 AM and sunset is at 06:36 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 57°F and a low near 54°F. The maximum rain chance is 94%.

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