DAYS 1-5 (JULY 17-21)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The more things change, the more they stay the same? The pattern changes this week, but it also stays the same. How is that possible? The overall pattern on the large scale doesn’t change too much. Yes, blocking high pressure over Greenland weakens and has a little less control of the weather as a result, but it’s still going to be there, and still induce a fairly persistent trough of low pressure over the Great Lakes and Northeast. But this week’s set-up does allow for a little more efficient eastward movement of systems moving through the trough. So while we do see some unsettled periods, we get a couple breaks. The “break” days are today and Wednesday. A weak area of high pressure builds in today now that we’ve said goodbye to the very wet weather of yesterday, and it’ll be a warm day, still humid but not oppressive, but absent of a rain chance across the region. You will notice, however, that the blue sky is not all that blue, and this is the familiar sight of wildfire smoke from Canada which is still around the region at times. We will have it today, but it is mostly aloft. A cold front will approach the region on Tuesday, and while we get through a fair amount of the day rain-free, a shower and thunderstorm threat looms for the later afternoon and evening from west to east. The timing of this front and a lack of strong support may mean that showers and storms struggle to survive all the way eastward, so look for the greatest chance of occurrence and the heaviest rainfall to the west, with a decreasing chance as you head east. Can’t rule out a few stronger showers and storms right to the coast though, so be aware of that if you have outdoor plans Tuesday afternoon and evening. Whatever activity does occur dissipates and moves out by late evening and then it’s time for another break time through Wednesday when high pressure will build in. This area of high pressure will carry a little drier air with it, so the dew point will come down somewhat – not to polar dry levels, but you’ll notice it. But remember we’re still in a somewhat unsettled pattern, and the next low pressure system will be set to impact the region with a shower and thunderstorm threat later Thursday into Friday, based on current timing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
TODAY: Lots of clouds especially southeastern MA into mid morning, otherwise a sun\/cloud mix. Highs 82-89, cooler South Coast. Dew point 65+. Wind SW 5-10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Fog patches. Lows 66-73. Dew point 65+. Wind SW under 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TUESDAY: Partly sunny. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon may organize to a line or line segments late afternoon \/ early evening. Highest chance for heaviest downpours I-95 belt and westward. Highs 81-88, cooler South Coast. Dew point 65+. Wind SW 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Chance of a shower or thunderstorm early. Patchy fog. Lows 66-73. Dew point 60+. Wind W up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 80-87, coolest coast. Dew point near 60. Wind W up to 10 MPH but coastal sea breezes possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. A few fog patches in lower elevations. Lows 60-67. Dew point near 60. Wind W under 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
THURSDAY: Sun followed by clouds. Late-day showers possible in western areas (southwestern NH, central MA, eastern CT). Highs 77-84. Dew point 60+. Wind variable to SE up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Areas of fog. Lows 66-73. Dew point 60+. Wind S up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely through midday. Becoming partly sunny during the afternoon with an additional shower or thunderstorm possible. Highs 78-85. Dew point 65+. Wind SW 5-15 MPH, shifting to W.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DAYS 6-10 (JULY 22-26)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the overall pattern remains generally similar, a shot of drier air from Canada follows the late week system to bring dew points down and eliminate the region chance for the July 22-23 weekend. Humidity and shower chance comes back during the early to middle portion of next week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DAYS 11-15 (JULY 27-31)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The final days of July feature a similar pattern. A slightly drier shot of air from Canada may follow a couple shower threats in an overall humid and seasonably warm pattern with no sustained significant heat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DAYS 1-5 (JULY 17-21) The more things change, the more they stay the same? The pattern changes this week, but it also stays the same. How is that possible? The overall pattern on the large scale doesn’t change too much. Yes, blocking high pressure over Greenland weakens and has a little less control of the … Continue reading Monday July 17 2023 Forecast (7:15AM)<\/span>