The forecast for Boston this weekend reflects a classic New England weather rollercoaster with predicted severe weather followed by a decline into cooler, drab conditions, Boston 25 News reported. Today's highlights include mostly sunny skies with temperatures soaring to near 88 degrees, accompanied by gusty south winds. However, the atmosphere is set to change as evening approaches, with an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms, some severe, and a dip in temperatures to around 60 degrees.
Wildfire smoke that smudged the morning skies is expected to clear, leading to a partly sunny afternoon, but this transition serves as an ignition for potential severe storms, with possible damaging wind and flooding — and, albeit less likely, a low tornado threat, especially targeting areas from western and central Massachusetts through southern New Hampshire between 2 and 8 PM; storm energy will likely fizzle out as they near the North Shore and Boston after dark, according to Boston 25 News.
As the weekend wears on, Sunday is set to contrast sharply with the previous day's temperament; The National Weather Service forecasts "showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm" alongside patchy fog, topping off at a cooler 67 degrees; humidity is predicted to drop, giving some respite despite persistent overcast conditions and rainfall which could tally up between a quarter and half an inch.
Next week will bring mostly sunny skies, with cool mornings and mild afternoons. From Monday to Friday, the weather looks pleasant and ideal for outdoor activities as fall continues.
