Boston, Massachusetts – Residents across Massachusetts could see temperatures approach record levels Tuesday afternoon as an early spring warm surge pushes readings into the upper 60s and near 70 degrees across much of the state.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston, inland communities away from the south coast may climb into the mid to upper 60s Tuesday afternoon, with some areas nearing 70 degrees, putting several long-standing temperature records within reach.
Boston’s daily record high for Tuesday stands at 71 degrees set in 1878, while Providence and Hartford share records of 72 degrees set in 2016. In central Massachusetts, Worcester’s record of 67 degrees from 2020 could also be challenged if afternoon sunshine continues long enough.
Coastal areas such as Plymouth, Hyannis and Nantucket will likely stay cooler due to onshore winds, keeping temperatures mainly in the mid to upper 40s along the immediate shoreline.
Cities including Springfield, Worcester, Lowell and Lawrence are most likely to see the warmest readings Tuesday afternoon before the weather pattern shifts.
Forecasters say the warm conditions will be short-lived as a stronger system approaches New England by Wednesday, bringing increasing clouds, gusty winds and the potential for rain and thunderstorms across parts of Massachusetts.
