As Bostonians gear up for the Independence Day celebrations, the weather seems to be playing a mix of sunny spells and a game of chance with showers. According to the National Weather Service, today boasts mostly sunny skies with highs nearing 86 degrees, a near-perfect day for outdoor festivities. However, the tranquility may be broken as the winds shift to the southeast in the afternoon.
Looking towards tonight, the skies remain partly cloudy with a low around 67, as southwest winds glide between 7 to 9 mph. In time for the Fourth of July, “scattered showers, mainly after 5pm” are expected, stated by the National Weather Service. With these, a backdrop of partly sunny skies remains steady, and a high near 83 degrees, encouraging for those wishing to engage in daytime activities.
For those with evening plans like firework viewings, the humidity will be pressing down, a feature one should dress accordingly for. NBC Boston notes that while it won't be a total washout, "prepare yourself for a thunderstorm or two by Thursday afternoon/evening." With the rain chance hovering around 20%, the environment will still hold a charge as much with the array of possible storms as with the feel in the air.
The spirit of unpredictability follows into the weekend, with a chance of showers dotting the forecast. Friday could start dry and then welcome showers between 10am and 2pm, as the NBC Boston report calls for “a few more showers and storms.” While these atmospheric whims continue to present themselves, high temperatures remain consistently in the mid-80s, peppered with humidity.
Further afield, the Caribbean Sea brews its own tempest as Hurricane Beryl sets its sights on Jamaica. With potential for life-threatening winds and storm surge, the hurricane has drawn the attention of the meteorological community, adding an undercurrent of seriousness to the festivities along the Eastern Seaboard.
