Bostonians, brace yourselves to feel the summer-like sizzle as the mercury is set to soar, potentially hitting the first 90-degree mark of the year. According to NBC Boston, today's high could rocket to the low 80s by mid-morning and then keep on climbing, thanks to persistent southwest winds. If the temperature does breach the nineties, it will be the city's hottest day since late July of the previous year.
With the entire column of atmosphere wrapped in a blanket of warmth, it seems that the threat of storms will temporarily to take a back seat. "We’re not expecting storms to fire today," acknowledges NBC Boston's forecast. But this tranquility appears to be short-lived. Tomorrow could tell a different story with possible rounds of thunderstorms hitting in the afternoon, so it's advised to stay alert.
The heat wave comes with some reprieve for areas such as Beverly, Gloucester, Cape Cod, and the Islands, which escaped the extreme temperatures on Tuesday due to favorable wind direction. Cape Cod's residents, in particular, can expect a milder warmth with temperatures in the 70s, as reported by NBC Boston.
The National Weather Service's 7-day forecast for Boston suggests that the sizzle might simmer down after today. Following the chance of showers and thunderstorms on Thursday, "mostly sunny" skies with a high near 84 are predicted for Friday, as stated on their website. A change in wind direction is likely to usher in less humid air, providing a welcome break from the searing heat that's expected to grip the city today.
The coming days will continue to alternate between sunny skies and chances of showers, with temperatures gently ebbing to more seasonable conditions as the week progresses. Notably, the forecast for Memorial Day entails a 30% chance of rain, which could slightly dampen outdoor plans. Looking ahead into next week, Boston residents should anticipate continued chances of showers and a high around the mid-70s.
