Today brings another day of mild summer weather across New England, with a mix of high clouds and sun, comfortable air, and just an isolated inland storm risk. After a one-day bump in humidity yesterday, dew points have dropped into the upper 50s for much of the region, offering a refreshingly dry feel and another comfortable night ahead for sleeping.
For most of New England, skies will be filtered by high-altitude clouds, which may dim sunshine slightly without eliminating it. That, combined with light onshore breezes, leads to cooler temperatures along the coast, where highs stay in the 70s. Inland communities, by contrast, will warm into the low 80s, especially in valleys and away from the stabilizing marine influence.
The exception to today’s generally quiet forecast will be a low chance for isolated afternoon and early evening thunderstorms, particularly in northern and western New England, including the Green Mountains, western New Hampshire hills, and interior Connecticut. These pop-up storms will remain highly localized.
As Dexter, the tropical system well southeast of New England, continues tracking out to sea, it’s producing increased ocean swell. This translates to moderate to high rip current risks for New England beaches, stretching down through the Mid-Atlantic. Anyone heading to the beach or out on the boat today should check the beach & boating forecast – updated nightly at 1DegreeOutside.com and available on our app’s home screen.
The onshore wind will also help clear out wildfire smoke from the east, pushing remaining haze westward, mostly into the mountains. Air quality improves notably across Eastern New England today.
Looking ahead, the pattern of mild days and comfortable nights holds steady into the weekend. Our 14-day dew point forecast, available to all members, shows a gradual rise in humidity next week, signaling a shift in pattern. You can access that forecast, along with many other extended tools, at membership.1degreeoutside.com.
Stay with us for continued updates on sunshine, storms, and the surf at 1DegreeOutside.com and in the 1DegreeOutside Weather app.
