Boston's weather this week will be typical for New England, with muggy mornings and possible flash floods. Today, expect scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11 am, with mostly cloudy skies and a high of 77°F. Winds will shift to an east breeze in the afternoon, and there's a 50% chance of rain, according to the National Weather Service.
In the evening, clouds will partly clear with a low of around 63°F, and fog might develop after 1 am. Tuesday will offer a break from the rain, starting with patchy fog but becoming mostly sunny with a high near 80°F. Winds will shift to a southeast breeze in the afternoon. However, Wednesday will bring a return of rain, with a 60% chance of thundershowers after 5 pm. The temperature will rise to 88°F with warm, humid gusts.
NBC Boston reports a hot Monday morning, with temperatures rising from the low 60s to the upper 70s. There’s a 60% chance of storms in the afternoon, which could bring heavy rain, flash flooding, wind damage, and hail. Thunderstorm warnings are likely between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Looking ahead to the long weekend, Tuesday should be dry, but storms are expected to return on Wednesday afternoon. Thursday and Friday will be cooler, with temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s and lower humidity, signaling the start of fall. Labor Day weekend might avoid heavy rain, although there's a chance of some rain on Saturday and possibly Sunday. Temperatures are likely to stay below 80°F.
