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Northern Middlesex RegionalEmergency Communications Center

Community Preparedness

Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador

Helping Dracut and Tewksbury stay informed, prepared, and resilient before severe weather strikes.

NOAA Weather-Ready Nation

Building a more prepared community.

The Northern Middlesex Regional Emergency Communications Center (NMRECC) is recognized as a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

This recognition reflects NMRECC's ongoing commitment to strengthening community preparedness and resilience in the face of extreme weather, water, and climate-related events.

Through the Weather-Ready Nation program, NMRECC joins a national network of organizations working alongside NOAA and the National Weather Service to promote public safety, preparedness, and education.

Local Conditions

Weather for the NMRECC service area

Current conditions and forecast information for the Dracut and Tewksbury area.

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEDracut/Tewksbury Area Forecast

Full NWS Forecast ↗

Tonight

49°F

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

💧36% precipitation

N 2 to 7 mph

Tuesday

61°F

Rain Showers Likely

💧67% precipitation

E 7 mph

Tuesday Night

57°F

Patchy Fog

💧68% precipitation

S 6 mph

Wednesday

74°F

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

💧3% precipitation

W 6 to 9 mph

Wednesday Night

49°F

Partly Cloudy

💧3% precipitation

NW 5 to 8 mph

Thursday

61°F

Sunny

💧1% precipitation

NW 5 to 10 mph

Forecast provided by the National Weather ServiceUpdated Oct 12, 8:41 PM

For official watches, warnings, and hazardous weather information, always refer to the National Weather Service.

What It Means

More than a designation.

Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors help extend preparedness information into the communities they serve.

PREPARE

Promote Preparedness

Share information that helps residents, businesses, and public safety partners prepare before hazardous weather occurs.

INFORM

Share Trusted Information

Help amplify official NOAA and National Weather Service messaging before and during significant weather events.

EDUCATE

Build Awareness

Encourage residents to understand local hazards, warning systems, and the actions they should take when conditions become dangerous.

RESILIENCE

Strengthen Our Communities

Support a culture where preparedness happens before the emergency rather than after conditions have already deteriorated.

Preparedness Saves Time — And Lives

Severe weather does not begin when you call 911.

Extreme weather can affect communications, roads, power systems, homes, businesses, and emergency response operations across an entire community.

Even when advance warning is available, people can still be injured or killed when they are unprepared or delay taking protective action.

NMRECC is committed to helping close that gap by encouraging preparedness at every level — from individual households to workplaces and public safety agencies.

Knowing the risk and acting before conditions become dangerous can make a life-saving difference.

New England Weather

Be ready for the hazards we see here.

Weather risks change throughout the year. Preparing ahead of time makes it easier to take action when watches and warnings are issued.

WINTER

Snow & Ice

Heavy snow, freezing rain, extreme cold, and dangerous travel conditions can disrupt services and create prolonged hazards.

SEVERE WEATHER

Thunderstorms & Damaging Winds

Strong thunderstorms can produce damaging winds, lightning, hail, downed trees, and power outages.

FLOODING

Heavy Rain & Flash Flooding

Heavy rainfall can quickly create dangerous road and drainage conditions, especially in low-lying or flood-prone areas.

HEAT

Extreme Heat

Prolonged heat and humidity can cause serious health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations.

TROPICAL

Hurricanes & Tropical Systems

Tropical systems can bring heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, and widespread utility disruptions far beyond the coastline.

FIRE WEATHER

Brush & Wildland Fire Conditions

Dry vegetation, wind, and low humidity can increase the risk of rapidly spreading outdoor fires.

Before Severe Weather

A few minutes of preparation can make a big difference.

Preparing before a storm or other weather emergency helps reduce uncertainty when conditions worsen.

Every household and workplace should have multiple ways to receive warnings and a plan for what to do when hazardous weather approaches.

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Enable emergency alerts and weather notifications on your mobile devices.

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Know where you will go if severe weather requires you to seek shelter.

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Keep flashlights, batteries, medications, water, and other essential supplies available.

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Charge phones and backup batteries before significant weather arrives.

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Check on family members, neighbors, and others who may need additional assistance.

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Follow official National Weather Service and local public safety information.

Know The Difference

Watch vs. Warning

WATCH

Be prepared.

Conditions are favorable for hazardous weather to develop. Review your plans, monitor conditions, and be ready to act.

WARNING

Take action.

Hazardous weather is occurring, imminent, or expected. Follow official instructions and take appropriate protective action.

Trusted Weather Information

Use official sources.

During significant weather, conditions can change quickly. Weather forecasts, watches, and warnings should come from trusted official sources.

National Weather ServiceForecasts, watches & warnings →NOAA Weather-Ready NationPreparedness information →Ready.govEmergency preparedness resources →