Bostonians may need to keep their umbrellas handy with a week of unpredictable weather ahead. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 50% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms today between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 87 degrees. Residents should expect winds from the southwest at 6 to 9 mph and potential new rainfall amounts under a tenth of an inch, though thunderstorms might bring higher totals.
Tonight, the city will see mostly cloudy conditions with a low around 63 and west winds at 5 to 7 mph. The sense of relief will be short-lived as tomorrow promises sunny skies and a more comfortable high near 84, accompanied by a west wind blowing at 5 to 10 mph.
NBC Boston reports that the heat and humidity could fuel severe thunderstorms this afternoon, with potential hazards including gusty winds, torrential rain, and possibly hail. As the storms are expected to exit by late afternoon, locals are soon to be treated to a stellar Friday with abundantly sunny skies and lower humidity.
While Saturday might offer some serene sunny vibes with temperatures possibly striking up to reach the low 80s away from the coast, the tranquility may not last. Coastal sea breezes are set to ensure a comfortable low to mid-70s. However, the forecast turns less certain as we approach Sunday and Memorial Day, with a chance of showers on Sunday and a likelier chance for rain commencing Memorial Day afternoon. This could potentially dampen any outdoor plans with highs projected to drop to the upper 60s to low 70s as rain sweeps in from the west.
The rest of the coming week appears similarly unsettled with rain likely on Tuesday and a potential for showers continuing into Wednesday. The high temperature should hover around the mid-70s, with south to southwest winds ranging from 6 to 11 mph. These intermittent wet conditions confirm a wetter pattern as the city transitions from late spring into early summer, with chance of precipitation ranging from 30% to 70% over the next several days.
