According to Danielle Noyes on Thursday’s “Insights” video for the 1DegreeOutside Weather Network, this year’s Fourth of July is shaping up to be nearly ideal across New England. Highs will hover around 80 degrees for many, with low humidity and bright sunshine – what she calls a “top 10 weather day.” A few isolated showers may linger in central and northern Maine, but the rest of the region should remain dry, especially during evening fireworks. As Danielle puts it, “a northwest breeze and dry weather all around” means a great setting for celebrations.
Friday night may get a bit cool with 50s and 60s for overnight lows due to the dry air. But that same dry air allows Saturday to warm quickly. Expect sunshine filtered by high, thin cirrus clouds – just enough to veil the sun slightly. Temperatures climb into the 70s and 80s with continued low humidity, making it a picture-perfect summer day.
That all changes Sunday. The heat surges back, pushing highs to 90–95°F in many areas. With a southwest breeze of 10–20 mph and dew points nearing 70 again, it will feel oppressive, especially away from the immediate south coast. The heat peaks on Monday with potential for showers and storms by Tuesday as a cold front approaches from the northwest and tropical moisture builds from the south.
Speaking of the tropics, Danielle highlighted a cluster of thunderstorms off Florida’s coast, left behind from a stationary front. While there’s currently only low organization, the National Hurricane Center has increased development odds slightly. Should it strengthen, it would be the season’s third named storm – Chantal- and its eventual track may influence our weather next week.
Danielle encourages users to stay connected through the 1DegreeOutside app for interactive radar, hourly forecasts, and real-time alerts. “Keep your location and alerts turned on,” she says, “especially as we keep an eye on heat and storms into early next week.”
