Boston, Massachusetts – Summer heat surges into Massachusetts Wednesday, setting the stage for 89°F highs and potential thunderstorms by Thursday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, sunny skies will dominate Wednesday with temperatures reaching 87°F and winds picking up to 14 mph. However, conditions will shift by Thursday, as a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives after 2 p.m. across eastern Massachusetts—including Boston, Quincy, and Framingham. Areas along I-93 and Route 1 may see wet pavement and slower commutes by late afternoon.
The risk continues Thursday night with a higher 50% chance of rain and thunder before midnight. Winds may gust from the west at up to 10 mph, with localized downpours possible. Residents should charge devices, check drainage near homes, and monitor alerts in case storms intensify.
Friday looks drier but still unstable, with a 30% chance of scattered showers returning by afternoon and highs dipping slightly to 84°F. Weekend plans may also need adjusting—Saturday brings a 60% rain chance, while Sunday offers drier, breezier conditions near 79°F.
Prepare for changing skies and summer heat peaking by midweek. More storm alerts are possible as Thursday nears.
📅 Five-Day Forecast for Boston, MA (June 3–7):
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 76°F, light southeast wind
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 87°F, southwest wind 8–14 mph
- Thursday: High 89°F, chance of storms after 2 p.m.
- Friday: Partly sunny, chance of showers (30%), high 84°F
- Saturday: Showers likely (60%), high 75°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 79°F, breezy north wind
