Lowell weather alerts
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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Lowell as part of Middlesex County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Lowell
49 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lowell since 1950, killing 1 people and injuring 32. The most recent was on September 6, 2025 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Lowell
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 1974 | F3 | Middlesex County | 0.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 |
| June 9, 1963 | F2 | Hillsborough County | 10 mi | 77 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 21, 1951 | F2 | Essex County | 9.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 21, 1972 | F2 | Middlesex County | 7.6 mi | 37 yd | 0 | 4 |
| July 2, 1961 | F2 | Rockingham County | 5.1 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 1 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2025 | EF0 | Middlesex County | 2.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 6, 2025 | EF0 | Worcester County | 0.6 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 23, 2021 | EF0 | Middlesex County | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 23, 2021 | EF0 | Worcester County | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 19, 2021 | EF0 | Worcester County | 0.5 mi | 35 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Middlesex County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 251 | August 8, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 128 | March 5, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 121 | September 27, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 121 | September 25, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 63 | September 26, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 62 | August 3, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 61 | March 31, 2025 |
| Heat Advisory | 50 | August 6, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 49 | February 22, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 48 | February 22, 2026 |
About Lowell
- Population: 120,418 (2024 estimate)
- County: Middlesex County
- State: Massachusetts