Boston, MA – The Boston area is enduring an extended dry period, with the last significant rainfall recorded on August 20. Providence and Hartford, similarly, saw their last non-trace rainfall on September 7. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the drought is likely to continue through Tuesday.
A shift in weather patterns could bring rain by the middle of next week. The NWS currently predicts a 45% chance of precipitation in Boston on Wednesday, increasing slightly on Thursday before tapering off by Friday. Cambridge and Worcester show similar chances of rain mid-week.
The NWS remains cautious about rain chances, but the outlook offers some hope for relief. Several Massachusetts cities, including Springfield and Worcester, could see significant precipitation between Wednesday and Thursday. The dry spell has raised concerns about drought conditions and their potential impact on local water reserves and agriculture.
Residents are advised to monitor weather updates, as changes in the forecast remain possible. Rain could provide some respite from the current drought but more may be needed to reverse the long dry spell.
