Boston, Mass. – Southern New England is set for another week of comfortable summer weather, with a dry start Monday before showers and thunderstorms return during the middle of the week.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston, Monday will feature seasonable temperatures across Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, with afternoon highs generally in the upper 70s to lower 80s under dry conditions. Boston is expected to reach 83 degrees, while Worcester tops out near 80, Hartford reaches 82, Providence 82, Springfield 82, Hyannis 79, and Nantucket 79.
Rain chances increase Tuesday as a weather system approaches from the west. The highest likelihood of showers and thunderstorms develops Tuesday afternoon and evening before continuing into Wednesday. Forecast probabilities reach 70% to 95% across much of Southern New England Tuesday, with additional showers possible Wednesday before conditions gradually improve later in the day.
Communities including Boston, Worcester, Providence, Hartford, Springfield, Lowell, Brockton, Gloucester and New Bedford could experience periods of heavy rain, lightning and locally gusty winds with any stronger thunderstorms. Residents planning outdoor activities Tuesday or Wednesday should monitor the latest forecast and be prepared to move indoors if thunderstorms develop.
Drier weather returns Thursday and is expected to continue into next weekend, with temperatures remaining close to seasonal averages. Highs will generally range from the upper 70s to lower 80s, providing a pleasant finish to the workweek after the brief midweek stretch of unsettled weather.
Five-Day Forecast for Boston, Massachusetts
- Monday: Sunny and dry. High 83°F.
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms developing. High 80°F.
- Wednesday: Showers, then improving later. High 77°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and dry. High 78°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny. High 81°F.
