DAYS 1-5 (AUGUST 18-22)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, I am aware that some operational runs of a particular model bring Henri as a Category 1 hurricane to a southern New England landfall. But I am also aware that the majority of models’ operational runs and all model ensemble means do not indicate this scenario. My advice: Don’t board the hype train, but pay attention to future forecasts from mets and the NHC. Right now, this is a system that would have its closest pass not before day 5. We have a long way to go. In the mean time, let’s focus on the nearer term. That starts with the arrival of the muggy air today, but with lots of clouds. We won’t see the heat we saw with the high humidity last week, just typical warmth of August as we go through the next few days. Before we have to worry about whatever Henri does (or doesn’t do) to us, we have the remains of Fred coming along to bring us some wet weather. But that isn’t really going to happen until tomorrow, leaving today mostly rain-free with limited shower activity mostly well west and north of Boston. It appears that the track of this system’s remnants, in the form of a weak low pressure area, will be far enough north that here in the WHW forecast area we’ll experience a couple rounds of showers\/downpours, with the heaviest rain occurring in areas to our west and north.. Also, expecting a diminished rainfall threat for the end of the week after these remains move away from our region. At this time, I am keeping Sunday’s forecast basically the same as I had yesterday, and we will closely monitor the behavior of Henri, making adjustments in the forecast if needed. Other than focusing on the rough surf that will take place starting this weekend (into early next week), we may not need to change much else. “Stay tuned…”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TODAY: Mostly cloudy. A few showers possible mainly southwestern NH, central MA, and eastern CT. Highs 78-85, coolest South Coast. Dew point middle to upper 60s. Wind S up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers. Patchy fog. Lows 65-72. Dew point middle to upper 60s. Wind S up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy. Scattered to numerous showers. Chance of thunderstorms. Highs 75-82. Dew point upper 60s to lower 70s. Wind S up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
THURSDAY NIGHT: Cloudy. Scattered showers and possible thunderstorms mainly in the evening. Areas of fog. Lows 67-74. Dew point upper 60s to lower 70s. Wind S up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FRIDAY: Partly sunny. Isolated showers and thunderstorms possible. Highs 78-85. Dew point upper 60s to lower 70s. Wind variable up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FRIDAY NIGHT: Variably cloudy. Areas of fog. Lows 65-72. Dew point upper 60s. Wind variable under 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SATURDAY: Partly sunny. Highs 75-82, coolest coast. Dew point upper to middle 60s. Wind E up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SATURDAY NIGHT: Variably cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 62-69. Dew point middle to lower 60s. Wind E under 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SUNDAY: Variably cloudy. Chance of showers favoring Cape Cod & Islands. Highs 72-79. Dew point middle to upper 60s. Wind E to NE 5-15 MPH, may be stronger near Cape Cod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DAYS 6-10 (AUGUST 23-27)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rainfall threat for August 23 will depend on the track of Henri and an approaching low pressure disturbance and frontal system from the west. Additional showers mostly from the system from the west August 24. Generally drier and seasonably warm weather August 25-27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DAYS 11-15 (AUGUST 28 – SEPTEMBER 1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
High pressure is expected to dominate, with limited rain chances and fairly warm weather.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DAYS 1-5 (AUGUST 18-22) Yes, I am aware that some operational runs of a particular model bring Henri as a Category 1 hurricane to a southern New England landfall. But I am also aware that the majority of models’ operational runs and all model ensemble means do not indicate this scenario. My advice: Don’t board … Continue reading Wednesday August 18 2021 Forecast (7:28AM)<\/span>