The sky over Boston has been bustling with activity. Heavy rainfall and sporadic thunderstorms were reported earlier. Residents can expect showers—possibly with a thunderstorm—before 2 p.m. today, with a high near 74 degrees and an east wind of 3 to 7 mph. Patchy fog may also be present before the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Tonight, Bostonians are looking at a continued chance of showers and potential thunderstorms, in-between patches of fog surfacing after 9 p.m., the air being stirred gently by an east wind traveling at a mere 3 to 6 mph; the chance of precipitation stands at 30%, and the temperature won't stray far from a mild 67 degrees, "The storms finally fired overnight," as the atmosphere grapples with pressure variations, bringing more rain and thunder to the awakening city.
Coming Thursday, Boston prepares for a replay of wet conditions with another round of showers, possibly escalating into a thunderstorm after 8 a.m., complemented by cloud cover and a high hovering around 73 degrees as per forecasts, all while a light east wind of 5 to 7 mph adds a cool touch to the damp surroundings, forecasts indicate a 60% probability for precipitation, leaving gardens quenched and streets slick.
The week's end brings some respite as the chance for precipitation dips on Friday, leaving behind mostly cloudy skies and a high near 78, with a northeast breeze keeping things airy at 3 to 6 mph, Boston's weekend looks to be warming up, with partly sunny skies by Saturday and temperatures possibly reaching a comfortable 82 degrees, "We'll see more leftover downpours and possible thunder in the early morning, then things go quiet for many of us," reports from NBC Boston suggest.
After a dose of mugginess, the city will bask in more stable air that's expected to keep the highs in the 70s for most of the following days, and while sporadic showers might linger, the weekend is shaping up to bring more sunshine and temperatures returning to the 80s, hinting at a satisfying bout of weather for those longing to step outside.
