Unsettled Weather Expected in New England Friday
New England will experience a wet start to the weekend, particularly in the western region, as a stalled frontal boundary interacts with moist air. This interaction will bring passing showers and potentially a few thunderstorms on Friday.
Timing and Location: - Showers are anticipated to develop in western New England between noon and 3 p.m. - If the showers persist, Boston might see rain between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - For coastal areas, including Cape Cod and the North and South Shores, rain is expected to begin later in the afternoon.
Temperature Forecast: - Highs will reach the 80s to near 90 degrees across much of New England, with cooler temperatures at the beaches. - It will be hot and humid in Greater Boston, with highs in the 80s.
Evening and Night: - Late Friday night will see a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. - Overnight temperatures will be humid with lows in the 70s.
Saturday Outlook: - The day will be mostly cloudy with a continuation of the muggy conditions. - Morning showers are possible, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. - Highs will be in the mid-80s, cooler in Cape Cod ranging from the 70s to lower 80s. - There is a low risk for severe storm cells, particularly in Western New England.