This week’s weather in New England will be unsettled, yet rainfall totals are unlikely to make a significant dent in the recent dry spell for most – the greatest exceptions being in parts of Northern New England and the Islands of Massachusetts. Matt Noyes delivers the meteorology behind the forecast through week’s end in today’s Insights video – written post below, as usual with our Insights!
Sliding Back into Humidity
Tonight:
- Clouds and Humidity: Clouds are spreading back into our area, signaling an increase in humidity. A stalled front to our south is currently holding back the bulk of the humidity, but that will change as a wave of low-pressure moves in.
- Pop-Up Showers and Storms: Expect widely scattered showers and thunderstorms later Monday and Monday evening, though the greatest chance for rain is after midnight into the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday.
Tuesday:
- Morning Rain: A slug of rain will impact most of us by Tuesday morning, starting to taper off by midday.
- Onshore Winds and Cooler Temperatures: As the low-pressure center moves by, onshore winds will bring slightly cooler but still humid conditions, keeping high temperatures around 80°F.
- Afternoon Showers: There’s a 60% chance of pop-up showers or storms during the afternoon. Still, two-day rain totals Monday and Tuesday will be limited for many, with the best chance of around three-quarters of an inch in parts of Northern New England, and perhaps over an inch on Nantucket.
Midweek Forecast
Wednesday:
- Periodic Showers: Expect pockets of showers and drizzle throughout the day, with an easterly wind off the ocean keeping conditions moist.
- Cool and Humid: Highs will be in the 70s, but it will feel muggy with dew points around 70°F.
Thursday:
- Cold Front Arrival: A cold front will slice into the humidity, triggering showers and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon. Highs will reach into the 80s.
Friday:
- More Comfortable Air: The cold front will bring in drier, more comfortable air, with highs in the 80s and a reduced chance of showers.
Looking Ahead
Our 14-day dew point forecast shows a drop in humidity by the upcoming weekend. While we expect a more typical New England pattern of ups and downs, we are not done with the heat yet as we move into August. Stay tuned for our Pattern Predictions video, out later today on our homepage and app home screen, for more details.
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