Bostonians have been soaking up what has seemed like an endless supply of sunshine over the past few weeks, and the good news is, according to a weather forecast from the National Weather Service, the clear skies are here to stay, at least for the immediate future. Today's forecast pegs the high at a comfortable 75 degrees with a light northwest wind, while tonight's low is expected to hover around 55 degrees, offering Boston residents a reprieve from the day’s warmth.
The stretch of agreeable weather will persist with highs maintaining in the mid to upper 70s and low 80s throughout the week, though a "pronounce onshore breeze" could knock temperatures slightly lower on Wednesday, an expected dip before the week turns more "summery" with Thursday's forecast, when temperatures are slated to leap back into the 80s, this according to a report by NBC Boston. The network also points to sea breezes likely providing some coastal cooling relief during weekend afternoons.
While the sunny days have been a boon for outdoor activities, they're not without drawbacks; the lack of rain has left lawns parched and gardens in need of a drink. NBC Boston assuredly notes that Boston isn't experiencing a drought, but a few rain showers "could use a few showers" to mitigate any further drying. Nighttime temperatures will drop to mid and upper 50s, providing cooler conditions that might be ideal for the natural landscape to recover from the day's heat.
Looking to the South, eyes are on the soon-to-be Hurricane Francine that is poised to make landfall in Louisiana. Despite its worrisome progression, "it shows no signs of limping into the Northeast" and is not expected to spoil Boston's dry spell, as stated in NBC Boston's report; the forecast suggests the city could remain rain-free well into the next week, even as Francine brings intense rain and the potential for major flooding to other parts of the country.
As residents enjoy another sunlit day, and planners of late summer picnics or beach trips breathe a sigh of relief, the notion of clear skies and gentle winds serves as a gentle reminder of the capricious nature of weather, and the small, yet significant, comforts found in a streak of beautiful days.
