Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=lsse11cdhpt Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Esplanade reopens after storm prompts evacuation before Fireworks Spectacular [6DlQMuJyMQS] Health Updated on August 11, 2026 EDT — Published on August 11, 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: DeYuvJNeuHM z5H0HLJQyKO 6FQlYmXqB4G 5vajVPBiVD8
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: DeYuvJNeuHM z5H0HLJQyKO 6FQlYmXqB4G 5vajVPBiVD8