Meteorologist Danielle Noyes takes us through the upcoming pattern in today’s Insights video, highlighting everything you need to know as we head into May.
Today (Monday) and Tomorrow (Tuesday): Warmth Surges In
Today brings sunshine and a beautiful spring day — but some weather change comes Tuesday as warm (somewhat humid) air arrives. Highs will surge into the 70s and even near 80°F in western New England, while the south coast and Cape Cod stay cooler. It’s breezy too, with gusts up to 30-35 mph.
Tuesday’s Thunderstorm Threat:
While most of New England stays dry early Tuesday, late afternoon and evening will bring the potential for thunderstorms.
Greatest risk: Northern and northwestern Vermont (slight severe threat).
Isolated risk: Southern Vermont, western New Hampshire late evening.
Main threats are brief gusty wind (40-50 mph), small hail, and lightning.
Residents should stay alert, especially late day Tuesday into the overnight hours.
Midweek Cooldown:
A cold front sweeps across the region Tuesday night, clearing the coast by early Wednesday. While a stray early shower is possible Wednesday morning, skies quickly brighten, and it turns into a beautiful day — though cooler, with 60s south and 50s north.
Next Chance of Rain:
Thursday: Sunshine to increasing clouds, but mainly dry.
Friday: Scattered showers return — a warm front early, a cold front late — meaning there may be breaks between rounds of rain.
Brush Fire & Allergy Notes:
The recent rain has helped the brush fire risk somewhat, but it will rise again by the end of the week as dry stretches continue. Allergy sufferers beware: pollen counts will stay high this week with little rain to wash it away.
