Bask in the sun while you can, Boston, because the umbrellas will be out in force before the week is up. According to the National Weather Service, it's a mostly sunny start today with highs tipping into the mid-60s, but don't get too cozy with the calm winds and clear skies; tonight, there's a 40 percent chance of your evening stroll being dampened by showers after midnight.
Tomorrow offers a temperature tease with highs soaring near 78°F, and while the sun may grace us with its presence, it'll bring a buddy in the form of a south-southwest wind hustling between 8 and 14 mph, sometimes kicking up to 25 mph. Talk about blustery! NBC Boston says tomorrow is looking to be one of the warmest days on the 10-day forecast but not without a noticeable breeze throughout the day.
As the week plods on, the weather takes a turn, with a 50 percent chance of showers tomorrow night and showers likely by Wednesday. The sky is socked in with clouds and a high drooping to near 65. Wednesday night won't let up either, maintaining a steady 50 percent chance of further showers.
Don't put those galoshes away just yet because the on-and-off downpours are here to stay, with potential rain totals accumulating between 0.5" to 1" before the week concludes. By the time we see the back of this rain, the city will have had its fill, with water levels expected to have risen and puddles become pools. That's the wet word from NBC Boston's weather team.
Chances of showers linger through the weekend, with a high around 66 on Saturday and up to 68 by Sunday, while nights hover consistently in the low 50s; in short, it's a grab bag of partly sunny skies and drizzle spells, so keep the rain gear handy and the picnic plans flexible.
