Boston woke up to a gray, soggy start Tuesday. As of 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, Logan Airport's automated station reported light rain and about 66°F, with patchy fog cutting visibility across low-lying neighborhoods. Steady northeast winds around 10–15 mph and frequent spotty downpours through the morning are expected to slow commutes and drench any early outdoor plans.
Heavy Rain And Thick Fog Stick Around
Periods of rain, heavy at times, are expected through the afternoon with a high near 66°F and widespread rain chances around 80–90%. New rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible across much of southern New England, with locally higher totals and an elevated flooding risk mainly for Cape Cod, the Islands, and parts of southeastern Massachusetts. The National Weather Service Boston/Norton has updated watches and advisories and recommends caution on low-lying streets and in areas prone to ponding, according to the National Weather Service Boston/Norton.
Commute And Local Impacts
Drivers can expect slow traffic where fog and standing water combine, especially near underpasses and known ponding spots on the South Shore and along Route 1. Transit riders and motorists should build in extra time; earlier coverage noted heavy bands could "snarl the Boston commute," and the same timing today may still produce localized delays on surface streets and some bus routes, snarl the Boston commute. If you have outdoor plans, expect cancellations or shifted start times this morning.
Winds, Boaters, And The Coast
Coastal winds will gust to 20–25 kt this morning with seas building to 3–5 ft and pockets of 6 ft offshore, prompting Small Craft Advisories for many waters through the evening. Recreational boaters, ferry operators, and anyone heading to the harbor should expect reduced visibility in fog and heavier showers and should follow local marine advisories from the National Weather Service Boston/Norton. On land, breezy northeast winds should persist through the afternoon, easing and turning more southerly later in the week.
What Comes Next
A brief drying and warming trend arrives Wednesday and Thursday, with highs climbing into the 70s Wednesday and into the 80s by Thursday before a front increases the chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms late in the week. If you have outdoor plans Friday, keep an eye on updates, as scattered storms may produce brief heavy downpours.
