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Methuen Town weather alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Methuen Town, Massachusetts right now. The most recent was a Frost Advisory that ended Oct 7, 9:00 AM.

40 in the last 30 days 54 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Rip Current Statement Get alerts on your phone →

Active alerts for Essex County

NWS issues alerts by county; Methuen Town is in Essex County. Refreshed every few minutes; times in EDT.

All clear in Essex County

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Last 30 days

Recent alerts for Essex County

AlertIssuedEndedIssued by
Frost Advisory Oct 7, 1:32 AM Oct 7, 9:00 AM Boston/Norton MA
Frost Advisory Oct 6, 12:56 PM Oct 7, 9:00 AM Boston/Norton MA
Coastal Flood Advisory Sep 28, 2:08 PM Sep 29, 12:00 AM Boston/Norton MA
Coastal Flood Advisory Sep 28, 2:07 AM Sep 29, 12:00 AM Boston/Norton MA
Flood Watch Sep 28, 1:45 AM Sep 29, 2:00 AM Boston/Norton MA
Flood Watch Sep 27, 5:05 PM Sep 29, 2:00 AM Boston/Norton MA
Coastal Flood Advisory Sep 27, 2:27 PM Sep 29, 12:00 AM Boston/Norton MA
High Surf Advisory Sep 27, 2:27 PM Sep 27, 8:00 PM Boston/Norton MA
High Surf Advisory Sep 27, 3:19 AM Sep 27, 8:00 PM Boston/Norton MA
Coastal Flood Warning Sep 27, 3:19 AM Sep 27, 8:00 PM Boston/Norton MA
Flood Watch Sep 27, 2:48 AM Sep 29, 2:00 AM Boston/Norton MA
Wind Advisory Sep 27, 2:46 AM Sep 27, 12:00 PM Boston/Norton MA
High Wind Warning Sep 27, 2:46 AM Sep 27, 8:00 AM —
Coastal Flood Warning Sep 26, 2:08 PM Sep 27, 8:00 PM Boston/Norton MA
High Surf Advisory Sep 26, 2:08 PM Sep 27, 8:00 PM Boston/Norton MA
Wind Advisory Sep 26, 1:24 PM Sep 27, 12:00 PM Boston/Norton MA
High Wind Warning Sep 26, 1:24 PM Sep 27, 8:00 AM Boston/Norton MA
Flood Watch Sep 26, 12:18 PM Sep 29, 2:00 AM Boston/Norton MA
High Wind Warning Sep 26, 2:03 AM Sep 27, 8:00 AM Boston/Norton MA
Wind Advisory Sep 26, 2:03 AM Sep 27, 8:00 AM Boston/Norton MA
Coastal Flood Warning Sep 26, 2:00 AM Sep 27, 8:00 PM Boston/Norton MA
High Surf Advisory Sep 26, 2:00 AM Sep 27, 8:00 PM Boston/Norton MA
High Surf Advisory Sep 25, 12:35 PM Sep 27, 8:00 PM Boston/Norton MA
Coastal Flood Warning Sep 25, 12:35 PM Sep 27, 8:00 PM Boston/Norton MA
High Wind Warning Sep 25, 12:30 PM Sep 27, 8:00 AM Boston/Norton MA
Wind Advisory Sep 25, 12:30 PM Sep 27, 8:00 AM Boston/Norton MA
Coastal Flood Warning Sep 25, 7:20 AM Sep 27, 8:00 PM Boston/Norton MA
High Surf Advisory Sep 25, 7:20 AM Sep 27, 8:00 PM Boston/Norton MA
High Surf Advisory Sep 25, 1:53 AM Sep 27, 8:00 PM Boston/Norton MA
Coastal Flood Warning Sep 25, 1:53 AM Sep 27, 8:00 PM Boston/Norton MA
High Wind Warning Sep 25, 1:46 AM Sep 27, 2:00 AM Boston/Norton MA
Wind Advisory Sep 25, 1:46 AM Sep 27, 2:00 AM Boston/Norton MA
Wind Advisory Sep 24, 1:46 PM Sep 27, 2:00 AM Boston/Norton MA
High Wind Warning Sep 24, 1:46 PM Sep 27, 2:00 AM Boston/Norton MA
High Surf Advisory Sep 24, 1:11 PM Sep 27, 8:00 PM Boston/Norton MA
Coastal Flood Watch Sep 24, 1:11 PM Sep 27, 8:00 PM Boston/Norton MA
Wind Advisory Sep 24, 12:38 PM Sep 27, 2:00 AM Boston/Norton MA
High Wind Warning Sep 24, 12:38 PM Sep 27, 2:00 AM Boston/Norton MA
High Wind Watch Sep 24, 2:09 AM Sep 26, 8:00 PM Boston/Norton MA
High Surf Advisory Sep 24, 2:08 AM Sep 27, 8:00 PM Boston/Norton MA

Pattern

What Essex County gets alerted for

Every alert that named Essex County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.

Rip Current Statement
11
High Surf Advisory
9
High Wind Warning
7
Wind Advisory
7
Coastal Flood Warning
6
Flood Watch
4
Coastal Flood Advisory
3
Coastal Flood Watch
3
Frost Advisory
2
High Wind Watch
2

Plain English

What these alerts mean

A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.

Frost Advisory

Frost is expected on the ground. Cover sensitive plants overnight.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor coastal flooding is expected, usually around high tide. Expect water on low-lying roads near the shore.

Flood Watch

Conditions are favourable for flooding. Have a plan in case a warning is issued.

High Surf Advisory

Large breaking waves are expected on beaches, with dangerous rip currents. Stay off jetties and out of the water.

Coastal Flood Warning

Significant coastal flooding is occurring or imminent, typically at high tide. Move away from low-lying shoreline areas.

Wind Advisory

Sustained winds of 30 mph or more, or gusts to 45 mph, are expected. Use caution driving high-profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning

Sustained winds of 40 mph or more, or gusts of 58 mph or more, are expected. Secure loose objects and expect downed trees and power lines.

Coastal Flood Watch

Significant coastal flooding is possible. Prepare to protect property near the shore.

High Wind Watch

Damaging winds are possible. Secure loose objects ahead of time.

Rip Current Statement

Rip currents that can pull swimmers offshore are expected. Swim near a lifeguard and know how to escape a rip.

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Questions

About Methuen Town alerts

How do I get Methuen Town weather alerts on my iPhone?

Install Forecast Bar, add Methuen Town as a location, and turn on severe weather alerts. Every NWS warning, watch and advisory for Essex County then arrives as a push notification at the moment of issue, with Critical Alerts available for the most dangerous warnings. Forecast Bar also runs on iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and Apple TV.

Where do these alerts come from?

From the National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). NWS issues alerts by county and by forecast zone; this page lists every product that names Essex County, the county Methuen Town sits in. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.

What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?

A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.

Can I get this data as JSON?

Yes. /weather-alerts/ma/methuen-town.json returns the active alerts, the last 30 days and the 12-month counts for Methuen Town, refreshed every minute. Please cache responses and credit National Weather Service as the source.

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