DAYS 1-5 (JUNE 1-5)
The pattern to start June is the omega block I’ve been talking about, and the pattern that resulted in our unsettled weekend. The continuation of this pattern does not mean that every day this week is unsettled, however. A pair of disturbances, one exiting the region early today and another one crossing the region on Tuesday are what bring us a few shower and thunderstorm chances, but with limited coverage. Chances are best in southern areas early today and in isolated to scattered form anywhere in the region on Tuesday afternoon. At midweek, a surface high will keep it fairly quiet along with a warming trend, in general, which lasts into late week. The one potential fly in the ointment is an offshore low to the south on Thursday that may get close enough to turn the wind onshore across much of the region. If this does happen, then that day would be notably cooler, especially in coastal areas. I’ll keep an eye on that.
TODAY: Considerably cloudy with passing showers possible early to mid morning, then increasing sun, but still some clouds with a pop-up afternoon shower possible hilly terrain central MA and southwestern NH. Highs 59-66, coolest coastal areas. Wind NE 5-15 MPH.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear. Lows 42-49. Wind variable under 10 MPH.
TUESDAY: Partly cloudy. Isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs 67-74, coolest coast. Wind variable up to 10 MPH with coastal sea breezes.
TUESDAY NIGHT: Clearing. Lows 50-57. Wind variable up to 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 70-77, coolest coast. Wind W up to 10 MPH but coastal sea breezes possible.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows 50-57. Wind variable up to 10 MPH.
THURSDAY: Partly sunny. Highs 63-70 coast, 71-78 inland. Wind SE 5-15 MPH.
THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 52-59. Wind variable to SW up to 10 MPH.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 78-85 except 70-77 South Coast. Wind SW 5-15 MPH.
DAYS 6-10 (JUNE 6-10)
Large scale omega block continues but weakens with gradual de-amplification. We’re still in the mean trough position though which prevents hot weather and delivers some unsettled weather chances. Currently expecting a delayed arrival of a front until very late Saturday (June 6) or early Sunday (June 7) from the north, increasing the shower chances. This is followed by drier and cooler weather with Canadian high pressure’s influence, before unsettled weather chances return by the middle of next week.
DAYS 11-15 (JUNE 11-15)
Weak blocking transitions to zonal (west to east) pattern with seasonable but somewhat variable temperatures and a couple of passing shower and t-storm chances, timing to-be-determined.
SAK’s Weekly Blog: https://stormhq.blog/2026/06/01/weekly-outlook-june-1-7-2026/
One more share of his hurricane season blog in case you missed the other shares: https://stormhq.blog/2026/05/29/hurricane-season-starts-june-1/
Thanks TK
This day in weather history 15 years ago the Springfield Tornado. I will never forget seeing that tornado come across the CT River and heading toward downtown Springfield. It was the first tornado I saw on live television in New England. The tornado was on the ground for 39 miles. Severe weather parameters were showing how unstable the atmosphere was that day. CAPE values 3,000 – 4,000 an elevated mixed layer, and lift index values of -8 to -10.
Thank you, JJ. Hard to believe it’s been 15 years. It was an unreal day
Talk about anything you remember about the Springfield tornado day… 6/1/2011.
I’ll add my memory later today. Good day all!
I remember all of us being glued to the tv. We didn’t have a basement in Framingham so piled pillows by the bathroom. My son in law in Uxbridge asked if they should drive out of the area. I asked here pretty much knowing the answer and was told no. They settled in their basement. It was also when my oldest grandchild went from enjoying thunder to being afraid.
Thanks TK !
Wordle: 5
I do remember it being hot and humid 15 years ago today and following the radar and seeing what went on in western areas.
Good morning and thank you TK.
52. Up from 49
Ocean: 51
Wordle: 4
Springfield tornado seems like it was yesterday to me.
I remember seeing the turning of the wind with height and the SPC having that area in a 5% contour for tornadoes.
I remember showers and thunderstorms coming through with a warm front in the morning on that day. Once that cleared and the sun came out the atmosphere really destabilized.
Hmmm
So I went back to the archives to June 2011 and it is missing ALL of the post regarding the tornado and all that led up to it?
Very strange. Does anyone else see that it is missing?
Wordle in 4 today.
We’re under heavy drizzle now!
perfect weather for June 1st, NOT!!!! PUTRID WEATHER!!!!!
Just cloudy and quite cool here at 52. Perfectly MISERABLE DAY!!!, so far anyway!!!
Welcome to the 4 car. So far we’re the engineers. We shall see if it stays that way. 🙂
Thank you JP Dave!! My sentiments exactly
Very nice
https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES/sector_band.php?sat=G19§or=can&band=GEOCOLOR&length=12&src=nav
Agreed its putrid here, BUT ……
beautiful ridge over most of Canada.
Talk about flooding the one of our cold source regions all the way through Hudson Bay with sun and warmth. Look how far north the snow cover has retreated.
Positive overall day for the rest of meteorological summer in moderating a cold source region.
Thanks TK! Another loss for the Beachgoers this weekend. Off to an 0-2 start with 13 weekends left to play. Next weekend will hopefully be at least a split.
Thank you TK!
Wordle: Cruising in the caboose on this trip.
The Caboose is still part of the train. Welcome aboard.
Great Wordle scores to all. I’m wondering how many had the same second to last guess.
Wordle 5
Wordle 5, but also a Sea of Green, two away from the 50 Badge
Nice
Please excuse my ignorance, but what is the 50 Badge????
I wondered the same thing
JPD I find most of the discussion on may 31 2011.
I looked there as well and did NOT find what I was looking for.
I posted a couple of maps showing the 850MB and 500MB winds.
I found this. Doesn’t seem as if there is a gap
https://www.woodshill.net/?p=434
https://www.woodshill.net/?p=438
Your maps are missing??
Thank you.
It was fun reviewing those. I guess I misssed that.
In any case, I didn’t see a single link at all???
I don’t get that. Perhaps they expire over time.
Links do typically expire if you don’t subscribe to the services. I wondered if that had happened. I think Imgbb images last about 2 days.
That is the issue for sure. thanks
Thanks Tk
Wow! We’re having a heat wave! Up to 56 here.
DIGUSTING for June 1st!!! Absolutely PITIFUL!!!!!
New England weather can be most beautiful at times, but at other times it is ABYSMAL!!!!!!!
Re: Beach weather.
May is not generally considered beach weather season. I mean, it’s spring. The water is approximately 10 weeks beyond its coldest of the year. Our climate in New England is often maritime polar.
There’s a misconception that somehow as soon as the last patch of snow melts that it’s suddenly summer. No.
Spring begins on March 20. It runs until June 21. It’s also our most volatile season – the transition from winter to summer.
I’m not sure why so many people just skip over acknowledging it like it shouldn’t be here.
I can tell you they don’t understand the importance of the season. Time for the trees to wake up. Time for the animals to start preparing for the next steps in their cycle of life. Often, time to replenish our water supply, this year, being a bit of an exception.
Spring needs to be celebrated and patience needs to be exercised. Summer comes, every year. You can count on it.
It’s ONLY 55 at the airport. Montreal is 10 degrees warmer in a cool airmass.
56 here. Sun trying to pop out. I am enjoying this weather.