Boston residents woke up to a damp Sunday morning with the sound of rain and the occasional rumble of thunder, setting the tone for a day dominated by scattered showers. According to the National Weather Service, the city can expect "showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm," with a 70% chance of precipitation and the potential for new rainfall amounts to vary between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though this could be higher in thunderstorms.
As the afternoon approaches, Bostonians might get a brief respite, as the NWS predicts a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Despite, the dreary start, temperatures will push towards a high near 78 degrees accompanied by a mild south wind around 10 mph. Into the evening, the likelihood of precipitation drops to 20% with the possibility of showers and thunderstorms dissipating before 9pm and a slight chance of more showers until 11pm. Nighttime comfort won't come without its humidity, as the mercury hovers around a warm 70 degrees.
Weather patterns show a dramatic shift as the week begins. NBC Boston highlights an impending heatwave, noting that "Monday and Tuesday will be hot and humid, with heat indices climbing into the upper 90s and even low 100s in some spots." A Heat Advisory will be taking effect from late Monday morning through Tuesday evening, stressing the need for residents to stay hydrated and find ways to keep cool. The brunt of the heat is expected on Tuesday, with Monday night promising a mostly clear sky and a low around 71 degrees.
The outlook for the rest of the week suggests a dry spell, despite "a slight chance for a few pop-up showers or thunderstorms Tuesday through Thursday," as reported by NBC Boston. The heatwave may hold its grip until Wednesday, but as the week progresses, Bostonians can anticipate relief. A weather front is due to introduce cooler, drier air that will see temperatures return to more comfortable, seasonable levels by Friday.
By the weekend, residents can look forward to a sunny Saturday with an ideal high near 80 degrees. The night should remain mostly clear, with a low around 60, setting up what promises to be a refreshingly crisp end to a week that starts under a blanket of clouds and sweltering heat.
