Boston, Massachusetts – A surge of midweek storms will drench Boston and surrounding communities starting late Wednesday morning, triggering traffic delays and safety concerns along I-93 and key city routes. Thunderstorms and patchy fog are expected to blanket Suffolk County as summer weather patterns bring sudden downpours and reduced visibility into the evening.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms will develop between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, with rainfall peaking before 4 p.m. Boston’s high will reach 76°F, but the real concern is quick bursts of heavy rain—raising the risk of slick roads, flash ponding, and brief power outages. Commuters are urged to slow down, use headlights, and avoid flooded streets, especially around the I-93 corridor and neighborhood hotspots.
Elsewhere in eastern Massachusetts, patchy fog could linger through the afternoon, cutting visibility for drivers and transit riders alike. School activities and outdoor events may see last-minute changes as showers pass through, but conditions will slowly improve overnight into Thursday.
Looking ahead, Thursday brings a mix of clouds and isolated storms, with a high near 74°F. Friday finally offers a break, as mostly sunny skies return and highs approach 79°F. Warm, settled weather continues into Saturday (high 84°F) and Sunday (high 86°F), perfect for summer plans and waterfront outings. Monday looks seasonably warm, with highs in the mid-80s and breezy southwest winds.
Warnings remain in effect for Wednesday’s midday storms—stay alert for updates and keep an eye on changing summer conditions.
Five-Day Forecast:
- Wednesday: Showers, thunderstorms, and patchy fog, mainly after 11 a.m. High 76°F. Winds NE 5–9 mph.
- Thursday: Chance of morning showers, partly cloudy by afternoon. High 74°F. East wind near 6 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, pleasant. High 79°F. East wind 3–6 mph.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, warmer. High 84°F. South wind increasing to 10 mph.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, continued warmth. High 86°F. South wind 6–10 mph.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, hot. High near 84°F. Southwest wind 5–8 mph.
