Bostonians can look forward to a week of mostly sunny skies and cooler than usual temperatures for the end of August, a welcome relief for those feeling the summer heat. According to the National Weather Service, the city is set to experience comfortable highs largely in the 70s, with the breeze from the east set to make the air feel even more refreshing.
Starting off the week, Monday clearly sets the stage for what's to come with a high near 71 degrees and gusts possibly reaching 26 mph. The following nights are to quickly cool down with Monday's low potentially dropping down into the 40s and low 50s— an ideal situation for those wishing to sleep with their windows open. The pleasant conditions are a departure from the usual August stickiness, with the NWS forecasting this trend to persist through Tuesday with minimal humidity.
Midweek brings the possibility of isolated showers by Wednesday, although it's expected that most areas will stay dry under partly sunny skies. The area will be under the influence of Hurricane Erin, which the NBC Boston reports "is now forecast to pass New England well offshore." The presence of Erin in the Atlantic is projected to generate hazardous rip currents and waves at south-facing beaches from Wednesday through Friday, although it won't directly impact the overall weather conditions in Boston too greatly.
As the week unfolds, temperatures are set to rise gradually. By Friday, the high is forecasted to peak near 78 degrees, with the weekend promising even warmer weather. Saturday is anticipated to hit a high near 83, with a slight uptick in humidity. Yet, residents and visitors alike should also stay prepared for a "chance of showers" on Sunday, as per the NWS, with the probability of precipitation marked at 30%.
