Head in the Clouds Amherst: Weather Outlook Good for Amherst Fireworks Tonight

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Weather Outlook Good for Amherst Fireworks Tonight

Joshua at the Amherst Firework's Event, July 2000
Photo by S. Vardatira

Sure, the day is expected to be hotter than Hades, with the heat index hitting 100 by afternoon (temperatures in the mid to high 90s, with dewpoint around 70), but it should be tolerable by evening. And what's even better, there are no storms in the forecast for Amherst's annual fireworks show this evening. Festivities start at 5:00 pm, with fireworks show starting at 9:30 pm. With children’s games, carnival rides, a climbing rock wall, pie eating and corn husking contests, live music from the Deerfield River Ensemble and Amherst Community Band, and a truly memorable fireworks display, Amherst is the place to be tonight. For all the details, go to the Town of Amherst website. And wherever you may go today, have a wonderful Independence Day! (And drink plenty of fluids.)

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MarianJuly 4, 2013 at 12:17 PM
great picture!
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Saturday, February 4, 2023, 3:35 pm: The past two days have seen record-breaking cold in the area, with the temperature dipping to -14F overnight, Friday into Saturday. To make matters worse, the wind was unyielding, whipping through the trees and driving wind chill readings down to -40F. In a season that had been unusually mild up until that point, it was something of a shock. Local residents were suddenly forced to think about warming up their cars, preventing pipes from freezing, and dressing in multiple layers to walk their dogs. By Saturday, while many were happy to hunker down and wait for temperatures to stop breaking low records, this was the moment that ice fishers and skaters had been waiting for all winter. With temps hovering around 12F (albeit above zero) by Saturday afternoon, Puffer's Pond was the place to be for about 30 people, many of whom were spread out over the ice, either ice fishing or playing hockey. While this is a fairly typical sight at Puffer's in the coldest winter months, our current lack of snow made it unique. No one had to contend with snowpack - the skaters didn't even have to clear a "field" for their game. And with all the hiking paths snow and ice-free, photographers had no trouble capturing water flowing through, under, and around layers of ice on the water. And, still, at 12F, without hand and foot warmers, I did not linger long. The temps will be rising quickly in the coming week, climbing well above freezing, even to 50F in the days to come. So, I'm guessing the skaters and ice fishers also won't be here much longer.

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Thursday, July 4, 2013

Weather Outlook Good for Amherst Fireworks Tonight

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