Thunderstorms

Lobsterman makes unsual catch in Boston Harbor: Another boat

adamg — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:37:56 +0000

Boston Police report a lobsterman helped rescue some boaters swamped by the onslaught of yesterday afternoon's driving thunderstorm.

According to police, waves whipped up by the storm capsized the boat around 5:45 p.m. at the Reserve Channel by the Conley Terminal, as it was on its way to India Wharf. The lobsterman, not identified by police, took on the soaked mariners while a Boston Police harbor-unit boat pulled the sodden boat to the nearest dock.

Bolts passing Bolton

adamg — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 01:35:45 +0000

Richard Beaubien watched the storms to the north and south of his home in Bolton.

Copyright Richard Beaubien. Posted in the Universal Hub pool in Flickr.

Cell moves in

adamg — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:46:19 +0000

At Millennium Park, around 5 p.m. Just as the cell was getting going, a soccer team showed up, at what is the highest point around, and began practicing. I suggested to one of the adults that might not be the smartest thing - lightning was already starting. But only a downpour got them off, apparently they were more concerned about getting wet than becoming human lightning rods. And as soon as they left, some dog walkers showed up - and began walking their pets. Sheesh!

More storm photos:
Seaport
Newton
Brigham and Women's
Allston