According to meteorologist Danielle Noyes of 1DegreeOutside, Wednesday will bring another day of heat and humidity, with a cold front approaching to trigger scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. While not every community will see a storm, and not all storms will be severe, any that form can produce lightning, heavy downpours, and even an isolated damaging wind gust. “When thunder roars, go indoors,” Danielle reminds, urging residents to have a backup plan for outdoor activities.
Temperatures will climb quickly under a mix of sun and building cumulus clouds, reaching the low to mid-90s for many inland areas. Relief will be found along parts of the Maine coast and the South Coast of New England, where highs stay in the 80s thanks to an onshore breeze. Scattered storms are most likely from late afternoon through evening, with the strongest cells capable of producing localized flash flooding – especially in parts of Vermont.
Storms will weaken and dissipate after 9 or 10 PM, leaving a muggy and uncomfortable night with lows in the upper 60s to low 70s across southern New England, and low clouds and patchy fog possible. A few showers or storms may linger into Thursday morning, particularly along the South Coast, before drier air arrives later in the day.
Today marks day four of a heat wave in some towns, with heat risk in the moderate to major category for sensitive groups. Danielle advises light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, regular hydration, and breaks in the shade.
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