Boston commuters faced a soggy Thursday morning thanks to heavy rainfall that drenched roads, slowing down traffic to a crawl. According to NBC Boston, the city was pummeled with nearly an inch of rain, with some areas seeing up to two inches, leading to local flooding in some spots. Traffic snarls were the order of the morning as steady showers and ponding on the roads plagued drivers, despite the storm's relatively small size.
The National Weather Service reported that showers and a possible thunderstorm were expected before 2pm today, with a 100% chance of precipitation and heavy rainfall in some areas that could lead to local flooding; however, a break in the weather is anticipated, with partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures setting in tonight.
Following today's deluge, Bostonians can anticipate a stellar streak of weather to round out the week and glide into June. NBC Boston forecasts sunny skies with highs nearing 73 on Friday and climbing to around 80 by Monday, making for a lush and warm introduction to the summer month. The humidity remains in check, and a gentle sea breeze is expected at the coast over the weekend.
As next week rolls in, so do the 80s, with NBC Boston signaling the approach of thunderstorm potentials late Tuesday into Thursday, thunder may come into play late Tuesday and continue into Thursday; rising humidity levels could charge any potential storms, bringing the possibility of heavy rain. Weather watchers will keep an eye on these developing conditions, particularly for any severe weather that might emerge mid-week.
