Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=e82dySWxlAr Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Esplanade reopens after storm prompts evacuation before Fireworks Spectacular [IOnZuRCiFbv] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT The evacuation was ordered just before 6:30 p.m., and lasted for nearly 40 minutes before people were allowed to return to their seats near the Hatch Memorial Shell. During that time, heavy rain fell from a storm that moved from northwest to southeast across the city. WCVB is your home for Massachusetts breaking news and weather. For your latest Massachusetts news and weather visit: For licensing inquiries: 1g2prnL9dhd HfuNZRSan43 ftDE7vvfXXs KtcOtS55pqX jTYTMOOqrkP 1WhwiF3oBdN SFlIqGem0xq
The evacuation was ordered just before 6:30 p.m., and lasted for nearly 40 minutes before people were allowed to return to their seats near the Hatch Memorial Shell. During that time, heavy rain fell from a storm that moved from northwest to southeast across the city. WCVB is your home for Massachusetts breaking news and weather. For your latest Massachusetts news and weather visit: For licensing inquiries: 1g2prnL9dhd HfuNZRSan43 ftDE7vvfXXs KtcOtS55pqX jTYTMOOqrkP 1WhwiF3oBdN SFlIqGem0xq