As New England braces for gusty winds and high surf thanks to the distant but influential Hurricane Erin, Boston's weather will see a variety of conditions over the coming days. According to the National Weather Service, Boston today will have partly sunny skies with a high near 71, with northeast winds reaching up to 16 mph.
Tonight, Bostonians should expect mostly cloudy skies with a low around 59, and a north wind blowing between 11 to 13 mph. The city's meteorological beat continues Friday, sunny with a high near 79, and north wind around 11 mph – a brief respite, even as Erin churns off the coast. But come Friday night, "we'll see a mix of sun and clouds with high temperatures in the mid to upper 70s," as described by NBC Boston.
Hurricane Erin is currently positioned off the East Coast of the U.S., and while it won't make landfall, its effects will be felt across New England. A Wind Advisory is in place for the Cape and Islands through Friday afternoon, where gusts could reach up to 50 mph. Even in Boston, winds are predicted to hit 30 mph.
A High Surf Advisory has also been issued through Saturday evening for the Commonwealth's coast, including areas of Rhode Island and Maine. Breaking waves could soar over 10 feet, "Large breaking waves greater than 10 feet are possible, even up to 20 feet in spots," reveals NBC Boston. The advisory strongly cautions against ocean activities: swimming, surfing – it's a no-go until Erin moves well to the east by Sunday.
However, the weekend promises a return to summer vibes with sunny skies and temperatures climbing to the mid-80s. The warmth brings humidity, and Boston's weather will transition once more at the start of the next week. "A few storms are possible Monday with highs in the upper 70s," NBC Boston forecasts for the near future.
In summary, while Hurricane Erin adds a wild card to the coastal weather, Boston's overall outlook remains a patchwork of potential: a few gusty interludes followed by the return of summer warmth, before the possibility of storms ushers in a new week. The city remains a hub of unpredictability, clenched in the fist of atmospheric forces that continue to shape our daily lives.
