Boston, Mass. – Commuters across Massachusetts should prepare for wet roads and possible lightning delays Monday as thunderstorms threaten the evening drive. Travel along I-93 and Route 128 may slow significantly after 5 p.m. when storms are most likely.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers could develop Monday morning, but the main thunderstorm risk arrives late afternoon into evening. Rainfall totals may reach a quarter inch in some areas, with brief heavy downpours possible. Winds will remain light out of the southeast at 5 to 7 mph.
Cities from Worcester to Boston should expect spotty showers before storms intensify along the I-95 corridor. Residents are advised to keep phones charged and use caution if driving during heavy rain. Lightning remains a hazard for outdoor events, and the public should move indoors at the first sign of thunder.
Relief comes quickly, with skies clearing Monday night and temperatures dipping into the low 60s. Sunshine dominates Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the mid to upper 70s, offering a comfortable stretch after Monday’s unsettled weather.
By Thursday, partly cloudy skies return but no widespread rain is expected. Winds will shift southwest later in the week, keeping daytime highs near seasonal averages.
Conditions remain favorable for outdoor plans from midweek through Saturday, though drivers should remain alert to any sudden changes. Another round of unsettled weather could develop heading into next weekend.
Five Day Forecast for Boston, MA
- Monday: High 82°F, chance of thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Storm risk through 10 p.m.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 79°F, low 58°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 76°F, low 57°F.
- Thursday: Partly cloudy, high 78°F, low 60°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high 78°F, low near 60°F.
