Records To Fall As Heat Builds In

Posted by Chris Lambert

60s on Friday, 70s yesterday, near 80 today, and you know what the next step is. 

That's right, some towns head for 90+ Monday, and for runners, it'll be a tough one out there as the hydration and heat exhaustion battle becomes critical over the 26.2 mile journey. 

In Boston, I think we fall just shy of 90, but an 88 or 89 will be enough to crush the old record of 84, set back in 2003.   It won't be the hottest Marathon though, that was 94 back in 1976.  In fact, Providence, RI hit 98 and many towns north of Providence, along the actual Marathon route, were in the upper 90s as well on that date. 

Also tomorrow, other than a few clouds first thing in the morning, skies feature a lot of blue, so that sun will be intense.  With the mid April sun, just as strong as a late August sun, if you're outside for the Marathon or Sox game or beach, water and sunscreen are two items that will be in high demand.

Rain chances this week are slim pickings too.  Perhaps a late-day shower today, isolated storm tonight, and isolated storm Monday night (all three chances about 20%).  A better chance of rain holds off until next weekend. 

Summ-ah!

Posted by Pete Bouchard

With the snap of the fingers we were thrown into summer this afternoon. Heat, humidity, A/C and shorts - with a hazy sun to boot. But with the sea breeze knocking back the temperatures (and bringing in a round of downpours this evening), there are changes afoot.

Feet First

Posted by Jeremy Reiner

Right into summer. Warm & humid weather expected for much of the week. Good?.....Well, keep in mind that warmth & humidity are the 2 key ingredients for thunderstorms. The last being something to *lift* that warm/humid air. Usually a front is a good device to do such that. Today, we will have a cool front approach New England very late in the day & evening. That may lead to an isolated storm or two after 4pm but most towns just have a fair amount of clouds, warmth & humidity. Temps will climb to near 80 by afternoon.

Warming Up and Unsettled

Posted by Chris Lambert

Well, it certainly was a great weekend weather-wise until this afternoon when the temps dropped and light showers moved in from west to east.  Despite the cool down, the theme for this upcoming week is warmer with higher humidity.  It'll also be unsettled at times. 

Pulling The Fade

Posted by Chris Lambert

Our fun in the sun ends this afternoon as morning sunshine fades behind thickening clouds.  As those clouds increase, a few showers break out this afternoon from west to east, with the highest chance for rain late afternoon and this evening.  Most of the showers are light, especially the early afternoon ones, but a heavier shower or two is possible near day's end and early this evening.  Highs reach the mid to upper 60s around noon, then fall back to near 60 mid to late afternoon thanks to scattered showers.  These showers are brought to us by a warm front.