{"id":17871,"date":"2024-08-20T07:05:10","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T11:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.woodshill.net\/?p=17871"},"modified":"2024-08-21T06:26:40","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T10:26:40","slug":"tuesday-august-20-2024-forecast-705am","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.woodshill.net\/?p=17871","title":{"rendered":"Tuesday August 20 2024 Forecast (7:05AM)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>DAYS 1-5 (AUGUST 20-24)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beginning of the day catches the transition from one air mass to another in progress, with dew points still near 70 over Cape Cod but in the 50s in north central MA and southwestern NH. Between them is a cold front, about to slide offshore via the South Shore &amp; South Coast. One more quick round of showers will visit RI and southeastern MA this morning under a canopy of clouds associated with the front, and then we&#8217;ll enjoy a day of mixed sun and clouds with lower dew points and cooler air. Comfortably low humidity continues through mid week along with below normal temperatures as upper level low pressure crosses the region. This feature will be responsible for the development of clouds each day Wednesday and Thursday. Scattered showers and even a few thunderstorms can and likely will pop up Wednesday, a few potentially producing small hail due to the cold air aloft. Thursday&#8217;s activity should be limited to more isolated showers favoring areas north of I-90. This low departs by Friday and high pressure builds in with fair weather that lasts into the weekend, including a warming trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TODAY: Lots of clouds through mid morning including areas of fog South Coast and a round of showers moving through RI and southeastern MA. Cloud\/sun mix thereafter. Highs 68-75. Dew point starts out ranging from the 50s north central MA and southwestern NH to near 70 southeastern MA, but drops to the 50s all areas. Wind N to NW 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog interior lower elevations. Lows 51-58. Dew point lower 50s. Wind N up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WEDNESDAY: Most sun in the morning, more clouds midday and afternoon when a passing shower or thunderstorm is possible. Highs 68-75. Dew point around 50. Wind N up to 10 MPH but can be gusty around any showers and storms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog interior lower elevations. Lows 50-57. Dew point upper 40s to 50. Wind variable under 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>THURSDAY: Partly sunny. A pop-up shower possible mainly north of I-90 during the afternoon. Highs 70-77. Dew point near 50. Wind variable up to 10 MPH with coastal sea breeze possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Patchy ground fog inland lower elevations. Lows 48-55, coolest inland lower elevations. Dew point sub-50. Wind variable under 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 73-80. Dew point in 50s. Wind W 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FRIDAY NIGHT: Clear. Fog patches interior lower elevations. Lows 55-62. Dew point in 50s. Wind W to SW up to 10 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SATURDAY: Sunny. Highs 80-87. Dew point in 50s. Wind W to SW 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DAYS 6-10 (AUGUST 25-29)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall pattern looks fairly rain-free with more typical late summer warmth. One disturbance around August 26 or 27 can produce a shower or thunderstorm threat otherwise high pressure controls the weather most of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DAYS 11-15 (AUGUST 30 \u2013 SEPTEMBER 3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Limited wet weather chances \/ mainly dry weather with high pressure mostly in control. Higher humidity potential for mid to late period. Early call on Labor Day Weekend (August 31 &#8211; September 2) looks mainly fair.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DAYS 1-5 (AUGUST 20-24) The beginning of the day catches the transition from one air mass to another in progress, with dew points still near 70 over Cape Cod but in the 50s in north central MA and southwestern NH. 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