Boston started Monday clear and cool, with temperatures around 59 degrees before sunrise. The city's Labor Day forecast calls for sunny skies and a high near 78, with a northwest breeze around 9 mph.
Sunny Holiday, With A Beach-Safety Catch
The dry, low-humidity weather should make for an easy day around the city, with afternoon temperatures reaching the upper 70s. The bigger catch is at the water, where a rip current statement remains in effect through 8 p.m. Monday for east-facing beaches, including Suffolk County and coastal areas south and north of Boston.
Swimmers should stay near lifeguards, and anyone caught in a rip current should relax and float rather than swim against it. The National Weather Service Boston/Norton advises following the shoreline if possible and signaling for help if escape is not possible.
Dry Through Wednesday, Then Showers Return
Tonight should stay mostly clear, with a low around 62, followed by a mostly sunny Tuesday near 79 degrees. Wednesday remains partly sunny and mild near 78, with little chance of rain during the day.
That quiet stretch begins to break Wednesday night, when showers could arrive after 2 a.m. with a 50% chance of rain. Thursday looks warmer near 83, but showers and a few thunderstorms may develop from the afternoon into the evening as southwest winds increase.
For now, forecasters expect periods of showers rather than a major flooding or severe-weather event. The update sharpens Hoodline's earlier holiday-weekend forecast with a clearer look at the late-week rain chances and Thursday's unsettled weather.
Cooler, Calmer Finish
Friday should bring a return to sunshine with a high near 73, followed by another sunny Saturday near 73. Sunday looks mostly sunny and warmer near 77, giving Boston a second decent stretch for outdoor plans after Thursday's weather bump.
