As residents of Greater Boston look ahead to the weekend, a mixed bag of weather conditions is on the horizon. Starting Saturday, areas of fog in the morning will give way to a blend of clouds and sunshine, with a high near 80 degrees. Despite the seemingly pleasant weather, beachgoers are being warned of a high risk of rip currents through Sunday evening. As reported by National Weather Service, this threat at south facing beaches is directly linked to the aftereffects of Hurricane Ernesto. The storm itself is primed to unleash heavy rain, flooding, and gusty winds upon Bermuda on Saturday before veering northward.
While Ernesto is not expected to make landfall in the United States, the hurricane’s swell is forecasted to generate 5-8 ft waves, creating perilous conditions for those in or near the water this weekend. Bostonians are advised to exercise extra caution before getting into the water. Along with the hazards posed by Ernesto's distant churn, haze from the Canadian wildfires is expected to add to Saturday's atmospheric conditions, leading to some hazy sunlight filtering through the cloud cover.
Looking toward Sunday, "we’ll see partly sunny skies before a cold front approaches Eastern Mass by Sunday evening," according to the NBC Boston, which predicts a few late-day showers with high temperatures lingering in the upper 70s. This change in weather is just the lead-up to an increased chance of rain by Monday as the cold front slowly progresses. The forecast suggests pockets of heavy rain and potential thunderstorms, with a likelihood of showers that could extend into Tuesday. Highs are expected to be in the mid-70s at the start of the week, cooling to morning temperatures in the upper 50s by Wednesday and Thursday.
Despite the warmth of the approaching weekend, the looming cold front and the remnants of Ernesto are reminders of nature's unprompted rhythms. "No rain is expected for much of Greater Boston Saturday," adds the forecast from NBC Boston, allowing for outdoor plans to proceed, though with the cold front on its way, the chances of needing an umbrella will increase as Monday approaches. Residents should prepare for a typical New England weather rollercoaster, balancing out beach plans with a watchful eye on the skies.
