Bostonians can expect a mix of sunny skies, potential storms, and a brewing heat wave this week according to forecasts. The National Weather Service reports a 30% chance of thunderstorms this afternoon, with a partly sunny high near 85 degrees. By evening, the risk of showers and thunderstorms decreases, leaving mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 72 degrees.
Looking ahead, Tuesday offers a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 88 degrees. Clear skies are expected to continue into Tuesday night, with lows hovering around 73. Meanwhile, NBC Boston has reported a potential heat wave later in the week, with temperatures feeling like the upper 90s to near 100 degrees.
Wednesday's forecast from the National Weather Service anticipates mostly sunny and hot conditions with a high close to 91 degrees. This precedes what NBC Boston describes as "a warm and muggy stretch" with "humidity building each day." Area residents should brace for "heat advisories" likely to be issued for midweek, especially on Wednesday and Thursday.
As the week progresses, Thursday signals a 30% chance of showers and storms after 11 a.m., followed by more potential storms on Friday as a cold front approaches. NBC Boston cautions that Thursday into Friday could bring "the highest chance for more organized thunderstorms," which may produce heavy rain and lead to localized flooding. Once the cold front moves through, Saturday promises a reprieve from the heat with mostly sunny skies and a high around 81 degrees.
