Thursday Insights: Great Summer Stretch Through the Weekend

It’s almost Friday! We’re looking ahead through the weekend and into the start of next week. Let’s dive into the forecast…

Today’s Weather Highlights

  • Cold Front Crossing the Region: A cold front is moving through today, bringing relief from the humidity. Expect showers or an isolated thunderstorm as the front passes.
  • Lowering Humidity: Humidity will start to drop by this evening for many areas and by tonight for the rest of the region, making for a more comfortable feel.

Upcoming Weekend: Sunshine and Dry Conditions

  • Friday: A beautiful, dry stretch begins tomorrow. Expect lots of sunshine with no precipitation to worry about.
  • Sea Breezes: Light winds will allow for local sea breezes along the coast on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
  • Warming Trend: A slight warming trend will be in place over the next few days.

Beach Forecast

  • Temperatures: Low 80s on Cape Cod and the coast of Maine, mid-80s in eastern Massachusetts and southern Maine. Expect a slight drop in temperatures during the afternoon due to the onshore wind.
  • Conditions: Bright skies and dry conditions with 2 to 3-foot waves and a late afternoon to early evening high tide.
  • Wind: Light sea breezes around 5 mph.

Detailed Forecast

  • Friday: Highs will range from 80 to 85 degrees, with upper 70s in western New England. Overnight lows will drop into the 50s to lower 60s for most areas, with mid-60s in Boston. Cooler spots in far northern and western New England will see lows in the low 50s.
  • Saturday: Temperatures will warm up into the mid to upper 80s in central and southern New England, with mostly sunny skies. The far North country will see highs around 80 degrees, and the South Coast will be in the upper 70s to low 80s.
  • Sunday: Expect even warmer conditions with upper 80s to around 90 degrees in central and southern New England. Cape Cod will see highs in the 70s to low 80s.
  • Monday: The start of the week will be hot, with increasing humidity. There will be a chance of showers, mainly inland. We’ll keep you posted on this as we get closer.

Looking Ahead

  • Humidity: Dew points will increase slightly on Sunday and into Monday, making it feel a bit more humid, but not oppressive.
  • Midweek Forecast: The middle part of next week looks to turn a little more unsettled. Stay tuned for more details in the days to come.