Boston woke up to a summer sweet spot this morning, Saturday, June 13, with mostly clear skies and temperatures around 75°F at Logan Airport. Sunshine is expected to stick around through the afternoon, with highs near 84°F and a light northwest breeze that brings noticeably lower humidity than earlier in the week.
Afternoon Temperatures And Breeze
Through the afternoon, look for plenty of sun and highs around 84°F, with northwest winds of about 7-10 mph. Dew points have dropped into the mid-50s, so the warmth should feel far more comfortable than the recent muggy stretch. Inland areas will see the full effect of the heat, while spots right along the shoreline run a few degrees cooler.
Sunday Night Storms
Showers and thunderstorms are likely late Sunday night, June 14, with most of the action holding off until after 8 p.m. The chance of rain jumps to roughly 90% in many neighborhoods, although new rainfall totals are expected to stay on the lighter side. Most guidance keeps instability on the low side, so, according to the National Weather Service Boston/Norton, the severe threat is expected to remain low. That said, brief heavy downpours and gusty winds are still in play. Southwest winds could ramp up to 10-18 mph late Sunday with some higher localized gusts.
Monday Through Midweek
Rain showers are likely early Monday morning, June 15, mainly before 8 a.m., followed by a return to mostly sunny skies and a high near 79°F. A drier, milder airmass settles in for Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs in the low to mid 70s and lower humidity, which should make for much more pleasant outdoor weather.
Weekend Plans And Boaters
If your weekend hinges on Sunday night plans, you may want a backup option indoors, since brief, gusty downpours could disrupt travel and outdoor events for a time. On the water, mariners can expect seas generally around 1-3 ft today, building to near 5 ft Sunday night, with gusts approaching small-craft advisory levels. For background on the week’s warmup leading into this setup, check out our coverage of the sunny warm stretch.
