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Boston Weather Update, Sunny Skies Ahead After Morning Fog with Possible Midweek Thunderstorms

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Published on August 27, 2024
Boston Weather Update, Sunny Skies Ahead After Morning Fog with Possible Midweek ThunderstormsSource: Unsplash/ Raychel Sanner

Boston started the day with fog, but it’s expected to clear by 9 a.m. The rest of the day will be mostly sunny with temperatures around 80 degrees and light east winds at  to 7 mph, according to National Weather Service

Tonight will be mostly clear with temperatures dropping to about 67 degrees and a southwest wind at 8 to 10 mph. On Wednesday, expect a mix of sun and clouds with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Temperatures will reach around 87 degrees, with a southwest wind increasing to 13 to 16 mph and a 30% chance of rain.

Despite the potential storms on Wednesday, which NBC Boston notes could feature "large hail and damaging winds," residents can expect conditions to improve by Thursday. The forecast provided by the National Weather Service calls for mostly sunny skies, with highs around 72 and northeast winds around 10 mph.

For the holiday weekend, Friday will be sunny with highs around 73 and east winds at 5 to 9 mph. However, a cold front may bring showers starting Saturday afternoon and lasting into Sunday morning with a 40% chance of rain. Expect temperatures to be in the mid-70s on Saturday, near 80 on Sunday, and in the upper 70s for Labor Day.

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