Heat advisory, severe thunderstorm risk, for Tuesday and Wednesday in Westford

May 18, 2026
- By Alex Svenson

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WESTFORD CENTER — The National Weather Service in Boston issued a heat advisory, for most of Massachusetts including Westford, in effect from 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 19 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 20. The chance for severe thunderstorms will also increase on Wednesday afternoon as a cold front moves into the region, bringing a risk for downpours, gusty winds and a slight risk for hail.

Alex Svenson

Alex Svenson joined WestfordCAT as a multimedia journalist in July 2025. He is responsible for researching, writing and producing news stories for WestfordCAT's website and newspaper, as well as creating video content for WestfordCAT's news show and social media platforms, expanding coverage of town meetings, community events, local businesses and the stories that make Westford unique. Alex began his professional journalism career as a part-time reporter for WestfordCAT in 2022. He has since worked for NBC 10 Boston, Boston.com and WCVB NewsCenter 5 Boston, before rejoining WestfordCAT in 2025. Alex also has experience working in local government at the Boston City Hall and Massachusetts State House. Originally from Arlington Massachusetts, Alex graduated from Suffolk University in 2022, where he wrote for The Suffolk Journal and was a student reporter for NECN's 'Suffolk in the City'. When he’s not in the newsroom, Alex enjoys traveling, watching sports, playing soccer, running, hiking, fishing, playing guitar, listening to music and going to the movies.