Earlier Friday afternoon, the storm began sailing through New England from the northwest, and could potentially bring sporadic showers and thunderstorms to the Boston area during the evening commute. Some storms may be severe, with hail, heavy rain and lightning predicted. Some local flooding may also occur, so be careful when driving. Rising dew points and humidity are helping create this unstable atmosphere.
By Friday night, severe thunderstorm watches were sent out most of southern New England.Boston Global
2pm to 7pm – When peak heating occurs throughout the region, the storm gets bigger and reaches peak intensity, heading towards coastal New England to the Boston and Providence areas, which may be between 3 and 6pm, and Cape Town and the islands may see storms close to 7pm.
7pm to 9pm – The lingering shower may ruin a night in town, but when the lows drop to the 60s overnight, most of the time cleared at 9pm.
After drying begins, showers and thunderstorms will take place in New England on Friday afternoon.Boston Global
As the cold front moves, scattered storms are expected between 1-9 p.m. Some may be severely powerful.
Danger: There is destructive wind, heavy rain (local flood), small hail and frequent lightning.
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Predicting rainfall until Friday night.Boston Global
A brief and intense heat erupted to its peak Friday, in the mid-90s, high pressure was set in front of the cold front. The intense heat and humidity in the air triggered extensive thermal consultations, as the dew point in the 1970s would jump the heat index value into 100s.
When the clouds arrive earlier in the day, some people may reach the 1980s or the 1990s in the low 1990s to regulate some heating. Boston's daily record on Friday was 96 degrees, settled in 1882, which could be tied up or destroyed.
Friday's highest point should reach the mid-90s for much of southern New England.Boston GlobalThe calorie index value will enter three digits on Friday.Boston Global
If you spend any time outdoors, make sure to rest in the shadows and hydrate. Remember not to leave your kids or pets in the vehicle and then check on the elderly and your neighbors as the health risks associated with the heat will increase in much of the area, especially in Boston.
The dew point will make it feel like South Florida again, a common theme this summer as Boston is recording one of the most troublesome summers. The air can feel thick and your body may overheat if you accidentally get outdoors.
In most parts of New England, Friday's dew point is expected to reach the 70s.Boston Global
Some gusts can reach 50 or 60 miles per hour in downpours.
A ruptured storm will cause rain to hit or miss, some picking up a tenth of an inch while others are close to half an inch. It may be possible to use a locally higher inch.
The heat faded and Boston set a good day on Saturday as high pressure dropped rapidly around Friday. Temperature and humidity won't drop as early as this week, but reliefs in New England will be abundant, with highs reaching the mid-80s under most sunny skies and breezes. It will be a great day to spend outdoors.
Saturday's highest point will reach lows for much of the region as early as the mid-80s.Boston Global
Sunday will become more volatile as a wave of energy reaches cities and much of southern New England. You can expect scattered showers and some general thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon. The northern part of New England is not entirely clear, but people in the north are more likely to stay dry than in Boston and the southern part.
Highs will remain low in the mid-80s as far as the mid-80s, except for the New England coast.
Sunday's highest point should range from New England's 70s to mid-80s.Boston GlobalThere is a sporadic shower on Sunday, with one system going to be pushed in the area, mainly in the afternoon.Boston Global
Greater Boston: Friday is hot and humid. The sun started to shine, and the afternoon became more and more cloudy. High to mid-90s and upper levels, afternoon thunderstorms. A beautiful day on Saturday, mostly sunny skies and mid-80s climax. Most cloudy skies were seen on Sunday section, high as mid-80s. It is expected to see showers or general thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon.
Southeast Massachusetts: A touch cooler, but still very hot. High to mid-80s, coastal, inland low in 90s. An afternoon shower and thunderstorm are expected. A wonderful start to the weekend. Most of the time, sunny skies are expected to be at lows in the 1980s. Most cloudy skies are high in the 70s to 80s on Sunday, with a chance to have a shower or two.
Central/Western Massachusetts: Hot and very stuffy. High as the mid-90s, Berkshire rose in the 1980s. The storm lurks in the western evening, in the afternoon in Worcester County. A great Saturday day, in the mid-80s of the area, most sunny skies had high points. Throughout Sunday, there are some cloudy skies. The highs still reached the mid-80s, with Berkshire approaching 80 degrees. Several opportunities for thunderstorms.
Cape Town and Islands: Partially to sunny, clouds increase later on Friday. Up to the mid-1980s. There may be showers and thunderstorms at night. See a great day on Saturday in a cape, high in most sunny skies until the 70s. Sunday is mostly cloudy and there is a chance to have a few showers. High to mid-70s and upper part.
Rhode Island: Hot and humid. High to 80s and low to 90s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the afternoon. Sunny skies vary from low to mid-80s at their highest Saturday. On Sunday, most of the time, most are cloudy skies, there is a chance. High to the highs of the 1970s and 1980s.
New Hampshire. North of Plymouth, you start with more clouds than the sun, then flip south in Manchester and Concord. The highs spread from the 1980s to the 1990s to the north and south along the state. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the afternoon. Under most sunny skies, at highs in the 70s and mid-80s, Saturday was very good. Part of it was mostly cloudy skies on Sunday, high to lows in the 70s and 80s. One or two shower opportunities, especially in the southern part of the state.
Vermont/Maine: Friday is the same as New Hampshire, with more clouds in the north, so cooler temperatures are exciting. The 1980s and 1990s in the southern region. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms most of the afternoon. See more sunshine on Saturday, with highs in the 70s and 80s lows. Sunday brought a mix of sunshine and clouds, with more clouds in the afternoon. Have a chance to shower or thunderstorm, especially in the south and afternoons.
7-day forecast for the Boston area.Boston Global
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