Sydney Welch is a meteorologist who joined the NBC10 Boston and NECN's First Alert weather team in October 2023. You can catch her on NBC during the weekend evening newscasts.
She joins us from Lynchburg, Virginia, where she was the Good Morning Virginia meteorologist for three years. During those three years, she earned the prestigious Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal of Approval and her master’s degree in applied meteorology from Mississippi State University. Before that, Sydney got her Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology from Florida State University and began her career in Bristol, Virginia.
Sydney also built strong relations with the Central and Southwest Virginia communities. There, she worked with the Lynchburg Humane Society fostering cats. She also did many school and Girl Scout troop visits to peak young girls' interest in STEM careers.
Sydney is no stranger to snow and snow forecasting — she is from Upstate New York. Her interest in meteorology came at a young age from the many snow and ice storms she witnessed.
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Last dry day ahead: Rain and storms coming, humidity rises midweek
Monday will be mostly dry with increasing humidity and a few possible afternoon showers. Highs will be in the low to mid-80s. Overnight into Tuesday, widespread rain is expected along with mild temperatures. The first round of scattered showers and thunderstorms arrives early Tuesday. Southern New England will experience tropical-like conditions with high humidity and thick clouds, keeping temperatures in...
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Cloudy but warm Sunday in New England
A weak cold front from the north might bring a spot shower or thunderstorm, but the day will mostly be dry with a mix of sun and clouds. Overnight lows will be in the lower 60s to about 70 degrees.
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Hot temperatures, high humidity prompts heat advisory for Boston
Starting the week off with humid to sticky conditions Monday through Wednesday. For Monday and Tuesday, actual temperatures will be in the upper 80s to low 90s. High humidity plus hot highs will make it feel close to 100 degrees, prompting a heat advisory for Monday and Tuesday for southern New England and Greater Boston. Inland locations will see more…
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Hot and humid weekend continues in New England
Sunday will start foggy and in the mid-70s. Lows stay in the mid-70s through much of this week.
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Workweek starts off with lower humidity, spot showers
Lots of sunshine heading our way for the holiday week. Monday will be partly to mostly cloudy with a noticeable dip in humidity. A shower or two possible midday, but that will move out by late afternoon and clear out those skies into the evening. Boston is looking clear and dry for Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs Monday in the upper…
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Mild to start the workweek, with afternoon clouds and spot showers
A nice start to the week shaping up after a wet and muggy weekend. High temperatures Monday range from the mid-70s in southern New Hampshire to the low to mid-80s for Boston and central Massachusetts. This comes with lower humidity after an overnight and early morning cold front. High pressure will bring dry and warmer weather on Tuesday with...
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Tornado warnings pop up across New England Sunday
Severe thunderstorms are expected northwest of I-95 Sunday afternoon, posing a primary threat of strong, damaging winds and heavy rain; the highest tornado threat is in Vermont and New Hampshire .
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Rare tornado threat Sunday in New England: What to know from NWS
6/23/24 UPDATE: Click here for our latest weather coverage, covering any tornado warnings issued Sunday in New England. Widespread showers and storms rolled through New England Saturday, with severe thunderstorm warnings in several states, and a tornado warning in Connecticut. Still, there is potential for more significant severe weather to close out the weekend. Continuing storms are anticipated Sunday with…
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How heat will impact air quality in New England
A dome of heat will be settling over New England this week, building heat and humidity while affecting air quality. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an air quality alert for ground-level ozone until 11 p.m. Tuesday. The alert points out the dual threats facing much of the region: Extreme heat and worsening air quality. These can pose…
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80s Monday before extreme heat arrives in New England
Monday looks like the coolest day of the next five, and Monday morning will have the coolest temperature for the next 10 days in the upper 50s and low 60s. Afternoon temperatures will rise to the low 80s with a mix of sun and clouds. Tuesday through Friday highs will be in the 90s, likely putting southern and interior New…
