Midweek Insights: Humidity Returns, Storm Threat Saturday + Atlantic & Pacific Tropical Update

It’s been such a crisp and comfortable stretch, but things will change over the next few days. Thursday is mostly dry with seasonable highs, but humidity and storm chances return Friday and Saturday. We’ll also take a look at the tropics, where both the Atlantic and Pacific are active.

Key Takeaways

  • Thursday: Mostly dry, sunny start with highs near 80°. A few storms may slip into western New England late evening.

  • Friday: Humidity climbs back. Morning downpours possible, then breaks of sun, with highs 80–85°. Pop-up showers/storm in the afternoon.

  • Saturday: Muggy, warm, and unsettled. Highs could push near 90° in southern/eastern New England. Afternoon/evening storms possible, some strong with gusty wind, lightning, and downpours.

  • Sunday: Cooler, drier air gradually returns. Lingering morning clouds or showers possible, especially for Cape Cod. Afternoon clearing expected — good news for Pats vs. Raiders at Gillette (kickoff 1PM). Near 70° at game time.

  • Tropics:

    • Pacific: Hurricane Lorena near Baja and the Gulf of California may bring flooding rains to the desert Southwest. Hurricane Kiko strengthens to a major hurricane but weakens as it drifts west – Hawaii may be impacted next week.

    • Atlantic: Watching a wave off Africa. Development possible late week into the weekend – could become Gabrielle.

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