8:16AM

DAYS 1-5 (JULY 16-20)
There is a fair chance of observing the aurora borealis (northern lights) tonight as energy from a storm on the sun reaches the atmosphere. Looking north, the best chance to observe these will be away from natural lights and obviously under as clear a sky as possible. Do what you can for the first one and hope mother nature cooperates on the second. This update essentially has no changes from yesterday’s, so just a quick forecast and yesterday’s discussion generally applies. From here forward is basically yesterday’s. The weather pattern will undergo the first part of a transition in which a hot ridge of high pressure establishes itself in the western US. What tries to be a passing trough through the northeastern US will shear apart with a piece moving along to the east and the other part dropping to the south and cutting off from the flow over the southern Great Lakes and Ohio Valley when it will then start to drift slowly to the east. This, along with a weak surface high trying to stay established off the East Coast means Monday-Thursday turn somewhat more humid and run the risk of a few showers and thunderstorms at times.
TODAY: Partly cloudy. Highs 77-86, coolest South Coast. Wind S to SW 5-15 MPH.
TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows 62-68. Wind light S.
MONDAY: Partly cloudy. Slight risk of isolated showers. Lows in the 60s. Highs from the upper 70s to middle 80s, coolest South Coast.
TUESDAY: Partly cloudy. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms. Lows in the 60s. Highs from the upper 70s to middle 80s, coolest South Coast.
WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms. Lows from the middle 60s to lower 70s. Highs from the upper 70s to middle 80s along the coast and the upper 80s to lower 90s interior areas.
THURSDAY: Variably cloudy. Scattered showers/thunderstorms. Lows from the middle 60s to lower 70s. Highs from the lower to middle 80s South Coast, middle 80s to lower 90s elsewhere.

DAYS 6-10 (JULY 21-25)
The large scale pattern is expected to feature a ridge of high pressure over the western US and a weak to moderate northwesterly flow over the northeastern US. This pattern is typically seasonably warm with brief alternating modified heat and modified cooler shots, timing of these not really doable beyond a few days. This pattern also produces opportunities for showers/thunderstorms especially with air mass changes. The greatest risks at this point appear to be July 21 and again late in the period.

DAYS 11-15 (JULY 26-30)
The late days of July should feature a somewhat similar pattern but trend may be for more heat as the hot ridge from the west flattens. Also continuing to see signs of new high pressure establishing near or off the East Coast which would also translate to a hotter pattern. Mainly isolated to scattered showers/thunderstorms are possible but this would be a largely rain-free pattern.

8:41AM

DAYS 1-5 (JULY 15-19)
Today, a trough still is over the area, and the lower levels still have a fair amount of moisture in them, so as suspected for the last several days, clouds are going to be dominant and the day is not without a shower threat, but rain is neither imminent nor a certain enough occurrence as of the writing of this update (8AM) to cancel outdoor plans, unless you much prefer more sunshine and warmer air. For that, you’ll need to wait until tomorrow, when high pressure to the southwest noses its way into New England and the trough aloft has departed sufficiently to allow a warmer and less cloud-filled day. As we get into the early to mid part of next week the weather pattern will undergo the first part of a transition in which a hot ridge of high pressure establishes itself in the western US. What tries to be a passing trough through the northeastern US will shear apart with a piece moving along to the east and the other part dropping to the south and cutting off from the flow over the southern Great Lakes and Ohio Valley when it will then start to drift slowly to the east. This, along with a weak surface high trying to stay established off the East Coast means Monday-Wednesday turn somewhat more humid and run the risk of a few showers and thunderstorms at times – not really a fully unsettled pattern, not a perfectly dry pattern, not a cool pattern, not a hot pattern, not crisp and not excessively muggy, kind of in between it all.
TODAY: Mostly cloudy with a slight risk of isolated showers morning. Partly sunny with isolated showers afternoon. Highs 68-78, coolest coast. Wind light SE.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 60-67. Wind light S.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs 77-86, coolest South Coast. Wind S to SW 5-15 MPH.
MONDAY: Partly cloudy. Slight risk of isolated showers. Lows in the 60s. Highs from the upper 70s to middle 80s, coolest South Coast.
TUESDAY: Partly cloudy. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms. Lows in the 60s. Highs from the upper 70s to middle 80s, coolest South Coast.
WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms. Lows in the middle 60s to lower 70s. Highs from the upper 70s to middle 80s along the coast and the upper 80s to lower 90s interior areas.

DAYS 6-10 (JULY 20-24)
The large scale pattern is expected to feature a ridge of high pressure over the western US and a weak to moderate northwesterly flow over the northeastern US. This pattern is typically seasonably warm with brief alternating modified heat and modified cooler shots, timing of these not really doable beyond a few days. This pattern also produces opportunities for showers/thunderstorms especially with air mass changes. Activity may be enhanced early in the period (July 20-21) due to the remains of the Ohio Valley trough sliding eastward through the area.

DAYS 11-15 (JULY 25-29)
The late days of July should feature a somewhat similar pattern, but I believe that somewhere as early as the final days of July we may see a flatting of the flow and an eastward movement of the top of the heat dome from the west that could bring some higher heat this way. Also need to start watching for a possible building high pressure area off the East Coast, though that may occur beyond this period. The overall resultant weather here will be warm to hot with mainly isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms at times.

4:30AM

DAYS 1-5 (JULY 14-18)
An unseasonably cool northeasterly air flow continues today and then shifts more to the southeast and south during Saturday. During this time some energy will still be coming through above from west to east. This will result in a very slow improvement in the weather. By Sunday, the feel of summer will be back, but there will be yet another disturbance, albeit weak, moving in from the northwest, so I can no longer forecast full sun and zero shower risk, and this will also be the story for the beginning of next week.
TODAY: Cloudy. Scattered showers, mainly southern MA, CT, RI. Highs 64-72. Wind NE 5-15 MPH.
TONIGHT: Cloudy. Isolated showers, mainly southern MA, CT, RI. Lows 58-64. Wind E 5-10 MPH.
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy with isolated to scattered showers morning. Partly sunny with isolated showers afternoon. Highs 68-78, coolest coast. Wind light SE.
SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 60-67. Wind light S.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. Slight risk of isolated showers. Highs 77-86, coolest South Coast. Wind S to SW 5-15 MPH.
MONDAY: Partly cloudy. Slight risk of isolated showers. Lows in the 60s. Highs from the upper 70s to middle 80s, coolest South Coast.
TUESDAY: Partly cloudy. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms. Lows in the 60s. Highs from the upper 70s to middle 80s, coolest South Coast.

DAYS 6-10 (JULY 19-23)
Fairly typical mid summer weather. Warm to hot with a few episodes of isolated to scattered showers/thunderstorms, but rain-free most of the time.

DAYS 11-15 (JULY 24-28)
A similar pattern is expected to continue heading into late July. There are subtle signs that high pressure may strengthen even more and result in more heat.

4:21AM

DAYS 1-5 (JULY 13-17)
A front drops through the region from north to south today but warm air and moisture sits over far southern New England and with some sun ahead of the front there will be the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms in areas generally south of the Mass Pike midday and afternoon, while areas to the north with more cloud cover and cooling air will see occasional showers and just a chance of thunderstorms. This front presses further south Friday which will remain generally cloudy and possibly wet at times, though much of the wet weather may stay to the south. The most notable aspect of Friday will be the cool air, making it feel more like May than July. Improvement will be slow to come on Saturday as a trough hangs around with lots of clouds, at least the first half of the day, more sun eventually, but still some risk of showers. A more summer-feeling and sunnier Sunday is expected but by Monday the next round of thunderstorms may develop as a cold front approaches from the northwest.
TODAY: Mostly cloudy. Scattered to numerous showers/thunderstorms, some possibly severe, favoring southern areas. Humid. Highs 75-83. Wind variable eventually becoming NE 5-15 MPH.
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Episodes of showers. Chance of thunderstorms. Humid. Lows 60-67. Wind NE 5-15 MPH.
FRIDAY: Cloudy. Periods of rain and a chance of thunderstorms favoring southern MA, CT, and RI. Humid. Highs 67-75. Wind NE 5-15 MPH.
SATURDAY: Variably cloudy. Isolated showers/thunderstorms. Lows from the lower to middle 60s. Highs from the upper 70s to middle 80s.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Lows from the middle to upper 60s. Highs from the upper 70s to middle 80s.
MONDAY: Partly cloudy. Isolated late-day showers/thunderstorms, favoring southern NH and northern MA. Lows from the middle to upper 60s. Highs from the upper 70s to middle 80s.

DAYS 6-10 (JULY 18-22)
Isolated to scattered showers/thunderstorms July 18 returning again late in the period. Temperatures near to above normal.

DAYS 11-5 (JULY 23-27)
Typical July pattern. Episodes of scattered showers/thunderstorms. Temperatures not far from normal most days.

4:29PM

DAYS 1-5 (JULY 12-16)
A warm and muggy airmass is in place and a frontal boundary sits just north of the region, but a sea breeze front and old boundary from a previous set of storms are sitting in the region, the strongest just to the south and southwest of Boston where the majority of the shower and thunderstorm activity has been today. Other cells have popped up elsewhere but most of those have been isolated and short-lived. This unstable air will remain around through tonight into tomorrow and a disturbance will also pass by tomorrow from northwest to southeast, dragging the surface front southward. The timing of this front and subsequent arrival of cooler and more stable air from the north will determine where the highest threat of thunderstorms is. Still leaning toward far southern MA, parts of RI, and mainly CT for that, during the day on Thursday. Also still to be determined is the amount of wet weather Friday, again dependent on how far south the front pushes. What’s for sure is it will be much cooler. The weekend will see a recovery and return to more summertime conditions.
REMAINDER OF AFTERNOON / EARLY EVENING: Variably cloudy. Isolated to scattered showers/thunderstorms. Any storms may be briefly strong to severe with torrential rain, flash flooding, frequent lightning, and possible hail. Temperatures ranging 77-86. Humid. Wind variable mainly SE to S 5-15 MPH, higher gusts near some storms.
TONIGHT: Variably cloudy. Isolated to scattered showers/thunderstorms. Muggy. Lows 66-74. Wind light S.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy. Scattered to numerous showers/thunderstorms, some possibly severe, favoring southern areas. Humid. Highs 75-83. Wind variable eventually becoming NE 5-15 MPH.
THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Episodes of showers. Chance of thunderstorms. Humid. Lows 60-67. Wind NE 5-15 MPH.
FRIDAY: Cloudy. Periods of rain and a chance of thunderstorms favoring southern MA, CT, and RI. Humid. Highs 67-75. Wind NE 5-15 MPH.
SATURDAY: Variably cloudy. Isolated showers/thunderstorms. Lows from the lower to middle 60s. Highs from the upper 70s to middle 80s.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. Isolated late-day showers/thunderstorms, favoring southern NH and northern MA. Lows from middle to upper 60s. Highs from the upper 70s to middle 80s.

DAYS 6-10 (JULY 17-21)
Isolated to scattered showers/thunderstorms July 17-18 returning again late in the period. Temperatures near to above normal.

DAYS 11-5 (JULY 22-26)
Typical July pattern. Episodes of scattered showers/thunderstorms. Temperatures not far from normal most days.

3:55AM

DAYS 1-5 (JULY 11-15)
An unsettled stretch of weather for much of this period with a frontal boundary oscillating in the region. Humidity will often be high. The position of the front and timing of disturbances will dictate the frequency of showers and thunderstorms. Best guess is detailed below. Still expecting the front to push further south by Friday wit a much cooler day, but it remains to be seen if it will be wet (front not far south) or dry (front further south). It may also remain unsettled for a time into Saturday before improvement arrives.
TODAY: Mainly cloudy through mid morning then variably cloudy. Most numerous showers including downpours and embedded thunderstorms early morning, then more isolated to scattered midday and afternoon. Humid. Highs 76-81 South Coast, 82-87 elsewhere. Wind S to SW 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.
TONIGHT: Variably cloudy. Scattered showers. Chance of thunderstorms. Activity may favor areas to the south of the Mass Pike. Humid. Lows 62-68. Wind light SW to variable.
WEDNESDAY: Variably cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Humid. Highs 75-83. Wind variable 5-15 MPH.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers/thunderstorms. Humid. Lows in the 60s. Highs in the 70s.
FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain, favoring southern areas. Humid. Lows from the lower to middle 60s. Highs from the upper 60s to middle 70s.
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy with possible showers early, then partly cloudy. Less humid. Lows from the lower to middle 60s. Highs from the upper 70s to lower 80s.

DAYS 6-10 (JULY 16-20)
A disturbance or front about every other day brings a few rounds of showers/thunderstorms as temperatures average close to normal overall.

DAYS 11-15 (JULY 21-25)
Episodes of scattered showers/thunderstorms. Temperatures near to above normal.

7:27AM

DAYS 1-5 (JULY 10-14)
An active weather week is getting underway. A front gets into the region during the next 24 hours, starting with a disturbance from the west northwest tonight. The front then approaches Tuesday with humidity and thunderstorm chances. Then the position of the front will determine storm chances and temperatures, and conditions may vary widely over short distances during the mid week period. Still leaning toward a southward push to the front and the coolest weather, as well as potentially wet, for the end of the week.
TODAY: More sun than clouds much of the day, more clouds than sun late in the day. Highs 77-82 South Coast, 83-88 elsewhere. Wind S 5-15 MPH.
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers overnight. Lows 62-68. Wind light SE to S.
TUESDAY: Variably cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Humid. Highs 76-81 South Coast, 82-87 elsewhere. Wind S to SW 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.
TUESDAY NIGHT: Variably cloudy. Scattered showers. Chance of thunderstorms. Humid. Lows 62-68. Wind light SW to variable.
WEDNESDAY: Variably cloudy. Scattered showers. Chance of thunderstorms. Humid. Highs 75-83. Wind variable 5-15 MPH.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers/thunderstorms. Humid. Lows in the 60s. Highs in the 70s.
FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Humid. Lows from the lower to middle 60s. Highs from the upper 60s to middle 70s.

DAYS 6-10 (JULY 15-19)
Improving weather expected for the weekend of July 15-16. Additional shower/thunderstorm chances follow this July 17-19. Temperatures return to near normal.

DAYS 11-15 (JULY 20-24)
Episodes of scattered showers/thunderstorms. Temperatures near to above normal.

8:17AM

DAYS 1-5 (JULY 9-13)
As we enter the mid part of July a pattern fairly typical for this time of year will be in place. High pressure will bring a refreshingly dry but fairly warm day today, and this will be followed by an approaching warm front Monday which will bring some cloudiness at times. Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be warm and humid days with a daily risk of showers and thunderstorms as a front hangs to the north of the region. This front should settle south by Thursday resulting in cooler weather, but the question at this point is whether or not we will turn drier, or the front hangs up nearby and leaves the region vulnerable to unsettled weather later next week. For the moment, I’m leading toward the latter scenario, but with low confidence.
TODAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 78-86. Wind W 5-15 MPH.
TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows 58-65. Wind light SW.
MONDAY: Partly sunny. Highs 76-84, coolest coast. Wind S-SE 5-15 MPH.
MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Lows 60-67. Wind light SE-S.
TUESDAY: Variably cloudy. Humid. Scattered showers/thunderstorms. Highs 77-82 South Coast, 83-88 elsewhere. Wind SW 5-15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny. Humid. Chance of showers/thunderstorms. Lows in the 60s. Highs in the 70s South Coast, 80s elsewhere.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy. Humid. Chance of showers. Lows in the 60s. Highs in the 70s.

DAYS 6-10 (JULY 14-18)
A cool and possibly wet start to this period followed by drier with a warming trend. The period may end warm/humid with increased chances for thunderstorms.

DAYS 11-15 (JULY 19-23)
Expecting a somewhat hotter period of weather with an occasional risk for showers/thunderstorms. Not a high confidence forecast at this time.

6:30PM
Very short update…

DAYS 1-5 (JULY 8-12)
SATURDAY EVENING: Variably cloudy. Scattered showers/thunderstorms diminishing. Temps in the 70s. Light wind.
SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy then clearing. Lows 60-68. Wind W 5-15 MPH.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 80-88, cooler South Coast. Wind W 5-15 MPH.
MONDAY: Increasing clouds. Lows 60-68. Highs 75-84.
TUESDAY: Partly sunny. Chance of showers/thunderstorms. Lows 62-70. Highs 78-86.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows 58-66. High 76-84.

DAYS 6-10 (JULY 13-17)
A fairly typical stretch of summer weather is expected with moderate to at times higher humidity and several opportunities for showers/thunderstorms. Temperatures variable but averaging near normal.

DAYS 11-15 (JULY 18-22)
Trend to drier and hotter weather expected.

9:26AM

DAYS 1-5 (JULY 7-11)
Unsettled day today as a warm front struggles through the region while low pressure moves along it. Humidity heads up during this process. Areas of rain result, with a few pockets of heavier rain. A cold front will cross the region Saturday but with more limited moisture to work with the coverage of any showers/storms will be low. High pressure builds in with great weather Sunday. A warm front approaches Monday followed by a cold front Tuesday, but this time the warm front may be less active and the cold front more active. Time will tell.
TODAY: Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, some heavy. Chance of thunderstorms. Humid. Highs 70-77. Wind variable to S 5-15 MPH.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Slight chance of showers. Humid. Lows 62-68. Wind light S to SW.
SATURDAY: Variably cloudy. Scattered showers/thunderstorms morning and midday, isolated thereafter. Lowering humidity later in the day. Highs 78-86. Wind SW 10-20 MPH with higher gusts, shifting to W.
SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy then clearing. Lows 60-68. Wind W 5-15 MPH.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 80-88, cooler South Coast. Wind W 5-15 MPH.
MONDAY: Increasing clouds. Lows 60-68. Highs 75-84.
TUESDAY: Partly sunny. Chance of showers/thunderstorms. Lows 62-70. Highs 78-86.

DAYS 6-10 (JULY 12-16)
A fairly typical stretch of summer weather is expected with moderate to at times higher humidity and several opportunities for showers/thunderstorms. Temperatures variable but averaging near normal.

DAYS 11-15 (JULY 17-21)
Trend to drier and hotter weather expected.

7:30AM

DAYS 1-5 (JULY 6-10)
High pressure slips offshore today, still a nice day but you’ll notice an increase in high cloudiness at times and some increase in humidity. As a warm front moves into the region tonight and a ripple of low pressure moves along it and through the region early Friday, humidity and rain chances go up. It remains to be seen where the heaviest rain will track, but timing appears to be morning to early afternoon Friday. Then the humidity is in for the remainder of Friday through early Saturday, so a pop up shower or storm is possible during this time, but a cold front is due to pass through the region early Saturday followed by a secondary trough during the midday of Saturday. Though a shower or thunderstorm is possible a couple times during Saturday, the activity is likely to be more isolated due to the lack of moisture available for more widespread shower activity. High pressure will move in for a great ending to the weekend. The next system may be on the doorstep by the start of next week.
TODAY: Sun filtered at times by high clouds. More humid. Highs 78-86, coolest South Coast. Wind S 5-15 MPH.
TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy. Risk of showers after midnight. Humid. Lows 62-69. Wind S 5-15 MPH.
FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, some heavy. Chance of thunderstorms. Humid. Highs 70-77. Wind S 5-15 MPH.
SATURDAY: Variably cloudy. Scattered showers/thunderstorms morning and midday. Lowering humidity. Lows 63-70. Highs 75-83.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows 60-68. Highs 80-88, cooler South Coast.
MONDAY: Increasing clouds. Lows 60-68. Highs 75-84.

DAYS 6-10 (JULY 11-15)
A fairly “typical” summer week with moderate to at times higher humidity and several opportunities for showers/thunderstorms. Temperatures variable but averaging near normal.

DAYS 11-15 (JULY 16-20)
Trend to drier and hotter weather expected.

10:15AM

DAYS 1-5 (JULY 5-9)
High pressure brings another bright, warm, dry summer day today, then slips offshore allowing humidity to increase Thursday. A trough moving in from the west Friday will add showers and thunderstorms to the mix, but it currently looks like this will progress quickly enough
for improving weather early in the weekend and generally very nice weather for the balance of it.
TODAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 75-83, coolest at the coast. Wind light variable with sea breezes.
TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows 56-63. Wind light variable to S.
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy. More humid. Highs 77-86, coolest South Coast. Wind S 5-15 MPH.
THURSDAY NIGHT: Variably cloudy. Humid. Chance of showers overnight. Lows 63-70. Wind S 5-15 MPH.
FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers/thunderstorms. Lows from the middle 60s to lower 70s. Highs in the 80s, some 70s South Coast.
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy with showers in the morning. Partly cloudy in the afternoon. Lows in the 60s. Highs from the upper 70s to middle 80s.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows from the upper 50s to middle 60s. Highs from the upper 70s to middle 80s.

DAYS 6-10 (JULY 10-14)
Fair, dry weather July 9. Warm front brings clouds and a shower threat July 10. Higher humidity and a risk of a few showers/thunderstorms at times July 11-13.

DAYS 11-15 (JULY 14-18)
A trough to the west of the region early in the period brings humidity and a shower/thunderstorm risk before a flat ridge arrives with lower storm chances but more heat.

1:14AM

Happy Independence Day!

DAYS 1-5 (JULY 4-8)
As advertised, high pressure provides fabulous weather for the USA’s birthday today, and then continues it tomorrow as well. After that, the high slips offshore and humidity returns Thursday. By Friday, an approaching trough and cold front from the west will bring the risk of showers and thunderstorms, though a few days away it is difficult to know timing and frequency of these. There are indications that the front will move along swiftly enough so that a drying trend takes place on Saturday.
TODAY – INDEPENDENCE DAY: Sunny to partly cloudy. Low humidity. Highs 77-85, coolest coast. Wind variable 5-15 MPH with sea breezes.
TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Evening temps in 70s. Overnight lows in 60s. Wind light variable.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 75-83, coolest at the coast. Wind light variable with sea breezes.
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy. More humid. Lows in the 60s. Highs in the 80s except some 70s South Coast.
FRIDAY: Partly sunny. Chance of showers/thunderstorms. Lows from the middle 60s to lower 70s. Highs in the 80s, some 70s South Coast.
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy with showers in the morning. Partly cloudy in the afternoon. Lows in the 60s. Highs from the upper 70s to middle 80s.

DAYS 6-10 (JULY 9-13)
Fair, dry weather July 9. Warm front brings clouds and a shower threat July 10. Higher humidity and a risk of a few showers/thunderstorms at times July 11-13.

DAYS 11-15 (JULY 14-18)
A trough to the west of the region early in the period brings humidity and a shower/thunderstorm risk before a flat ridge arrives with lower storm chances but more heat.

7:06AM

DAYS 1-5 (JULY 3-7)
A weak disturbance passes northwest to southeast across the region today with the bulk of the energy to the south of New England. High pressure brings beautiful summer weather for the holiday Tuesday as well as Wednesday, then moves offshore and humidity returns later in the week, along with the risk for showers and thunderstorms.
TODAY: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of isolated afternoon showers or thunderstorms favoring southern MA southward. Highs 78-84 South Coast, 85-91 elsewhere. Wind W 10-20 MPH.
TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows 60-67. Wind W 5-15 MPH.
TUESDAY – INDEPENDENCE DAY: Sunny to partly cloudy. Low humidity. Highs 77-85, coolest coast. Wind variable 5-15 MPH with sea breezes.
TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Evening temps in 70s. Overnight lows in 60s.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 75-85.
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy. More humid. Lows in the 60s. Highs in the 80s except some 70s South Coast.
FRIDAY: Partly sunny. Chance of showers/thunderstorms. Lows from the middle 60s to lower 70s. Highs in the 80s, some 70s South Coast.

DAYS 6-10 (JULY 8-12)
A couple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are possible over the July 8-9 weekend but don’t look for any wash-outs. Another surge of humidity arrives mid to late period with a few showers/storms possible at times.

DAYS 11-15 (JULY 13-17)
Continuing to watch for a possible build of heat during this period.

8:07AM

DAYS 1-5 (JULY 2-6)
Here’s your update for the holiday weekend and beyond and there are no big changes. The humidity lowers today behind a cold front, but it will be on the hotter side both today and Monday. One disturbance coming out of NY State this evening may trigger a few showers or a thunderstorm as far east as central MA and adjacent CT/NH but the risk is fairly low. An additional disturbance coming through from the west northwest may trigger a few showers or thunderstorms Monday afternoon favoring southern MA, CT, and RI, but these would be brief and passing in any areas that they occurred, so rather than alter any plans just know the possibility of this exists and plan for it. High pressure builds in with great weather for the holiday itself on Tuesday, and Wednesday as well. This high then slips offshore and humidity increases on Thursday.
TODAY: Partly cloudy southeast early, otherwise mostly sunny. Lowering humidity. Highs 78-86 South Coast, 87-93 elsewhere. Wind W 10-20 MPH.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. A slight risk of a shower or thunderstorm central MA, northeastern CT, and southwestern NH. Lows 58-65. Wind WNW 5-15 MPH.
MONDAY: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of isolated afternoon showers or thunderstorms favoring southern MA southward. Highs 78-84 South Coast, 85-91 elsewhere. Wind W 10-20 MPH.
MONDAY NIGHT: Variably cloudy early, then clearing. Lows 60-67. Wind W 5-15 MPH.
TUESDAY – INDEPENDENCE DAY: Sunny to partly cloudy. Low humidity. Highs 77-85, coolest coast. Wind variable 5-15 MPH with sea breezes.
TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Evening temps in 70s. Overnight lows in 60s.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 75-85.
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy. More humid. Lows in the 60s. Highs in the 80s except some 70s South Coast.

DAYS 6-10 (JULY 7-11)
A more humid period of weather with occasional showers/thunderstorms July 7. Drier and slightly cooler weather expected weekend of July 8-9 then warm and more humid air tries to come back and may bring some showers with its arrival July 10 and showers/thunderstorms with more humidity July 11. Timing is uncertain and confidence is low on this period.

DAYS 11-15 (JULY 12-16)
Will watch for a high pressure ridge building in from the west which if it does so may set up a stretch of hot weather before the end of this period.