Residents in Boston should prepare to keep their umbrellas at the ready, as the forecast indicates a continuation of the week's soggy conditions. According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday's weather includes potential thunderstorms in the afternoon post 4 p.m., with an 80% chance of precipitation and new rainfall ranging between a quarter to half an inch. The same pattern of showers is expected to persist, transitioning into the night with an additional chance of thunderstorms before 11 p.m. and possible patchy fog setting in after 8 p.m.
The unsettled weather pattern is largely attributed to an upper level low spinning to Boston's west, slated to bring scattered showers at least through Wednesday. A chance of showers is forecasted for Wednesday itself, mainly after 10 a.m., with partly sunny conditions and a 50% chance of precipitation. This information dovetails with a report by NBC Boston, which noted that "an isolated thunderstorm is again possible" with high temperatures peaking near 70.
Thursday offers a brief respite with partly sunny skies, though there remains a potential for a stray shower, especially along the coast. This is confirmed by both the National Weather Service and NBC Boston. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly, with a high near 72 degrees. However, the anticipation of a dry holiday weekend is dampened by the forecast of more rain Friday and Saturday, as an area of low pressure moves in from the south.
Mother's Day looks like it may be the silver lining, with forecasts indicating a sunny Sunday and temperatures in the low 70s. "By Sunday, on Mother’s Day, our skies should clear with decent weather," according to the statement obtained by NBC Boston. A mostly clear Sunday night follows, with a low around 49 degrees, setting the stage for an optimistic start to the new week with sunny weather and temperatures expected to hover near 74 degrees on Monday.
