Boston residents started their workweek with a refreshing morning setting the tone for Monday, as cool and dry weather dominated. However, the NBC Boston forecast hinted at a shift in the weather with "the afternoon rolls in, expect some clouds to build up, possibly bringing a thunderstorm or two." Despite the potential for a few storms, the day's temperature climbed comfortably from morning lows in the 50s and 60s into the 70s, creating a pleasant day for the city's inhabitants.
As the evening approached, any present showers were to set quickly to clear out, making way for the arrival of cooler air and temperatures once again slipping back to the more brisk 50s and 60s overnight. The rest of the week promised to remain mostly dry and agreeable, with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s, low humidity, and similarly refreshing mornings.
According to the 7-day weather forecast by the National Weather Service, Boston should expect "isolated showers between 4 pm and 5 pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5 pm" later today. The predicted high is near 80 with a west wind at 7 to 11 mph, and the chance of precipitation sits at 30% with the potential for higher rainfall amounts if in a thunderstorm.
As Boston moves toward the weekend, the humidity is expected to gradually creep back in, suggesting a better likelihood of seeing some afternoon showers, primarily starting on Thursday. The National Weather Service indicated a "chance of showers after 4 pm" on Thursday with mostly sunny skies and a high near 81. The chance of precipitation will also be pegged at 30% for the Thursday outlook.
