Bostonians can look forward to a mix of sun and clouds with warm temperatures to finish out the week, according to the National Weather Service. Today's high is expected to reach a comfortable 79 degrees, with calm winds shifting east later in the afternoon. As evening approaches, the calm will yield to patchy fog, setting the stage for a mostly cloudy night with a low of around 66 degrees.
The weekend will usher in partly sunny days and mostly cloudy nights, though humidity levels are on the rise. On Saturday, the light southeast wind will pick up, with a high of 82 degrees anticipated. "Steadier rain arrives Monday with a weather system from the west," NBC Boston reports, pointing to conditions expected to shift at the start of the new week.
But the tranquility won't last. Sunday night brings a 30% chance of showers after 3am, rolling into a rainier Monday with an 80% chance of precipitation as showers and possible thunderstorms take over after 10 am. This wetter outlook is attributed to a combination of local weather patterns and the distant effects of Hurricane Ernesto churning in the Atlantic.
Despite the impending Monday storms, Ernesto's impact makes its presence known earlier, contributing to hazardous water conditions along the coast. "With such a massive storm over the ocean, large swells will ripple up from the southeast starting Friday," warns NBC Boston. These increased swells are expected to intensify rip currents, meriting extra caution for beachgoers throughout the weekend.
Following the stormy start to the week, Tuesday promises a slight chance of showers with partial sunshine and a high near 76 degrees. The weather is set to clear up further by Wednesday, with sunny skies and highs maintaining in the mid-70s, offering a more "refreshing air" for the city dwellers. As for nighttime conditions, Bostonians will see lows dipping to the upper 50s to low 60s under mostly clear skies, perfect for those who prefer a cooler evening.
