The weather in Boston is about to take a turn with a multi-day rain event that promises to bring showers, thunderstorms, and a potential decline in temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, the city will see partly sunny skies this afternoon with highs near 70, but conditions will quickly shift as a storm system moves in. Commuters should prepare to navigate inclement weather, as thunderstorms are likely today, with an 80% chance of precipitation.

Meanwhile, residents in western Massachusetts should be on alert for more severe weather. "The predominate threat will be west of Worcester, however. If these storms get strong enough, we could see hail and gusty winds," noted NBC Boston. The network also reported that while temperatures may initially feel balmy, they will dip into the 50s as the rain moves through.

After the downpours today, locals can expect additional rain showers with the possibility of more thunderstorms tonight. Thursday also poses a 50 percent chance of rain after the afternoon, with the forecast calling for cloudy skies and a high near 60. By the end of the week, it's predicted that temperatures will struggle to reach 50 along the coast as colder northeasterly winds set in.

Looking ahead to the weekend, Bostonians might catch a brief respite from the rain on Saturday, with only a chance of showers and partly sunny conditions forecasted and highs nearing 58. However, don't put away those umbrellas yet; the region could see more showers on Sunday with partly sunny skies and a high near 62. The shifting weather serves as a reminder for the folks in the region to brace themselves for an unpredictable spring roller coaster, as reported by both the National Weather Service and NBC Boston.