Rain Sneaks In

Posted by Pete Bouchard

Clouds this afternoon had that look of rain, but not everyone's going to get a drink.

The weather system that's been more about drama than water has arrived. No, I didn't think it would ever make it here, and yes, I'd better bone up on my coastal storms again before winter arrives.

I'll give you this though. This weather system was born out over the ocean, where weather data is sparse and the weather models have a hard time pinpointing storm centers. Add to that the fact that there will be a VERY sharp cutoff to the precipitation, and you have the makings of a difficult forecast.

Just sayin'.

Rain is sweeping up from the Cape/Islands this evening. We're watching an arm of moderate rain pivoting north and west through New Bedford, Wareham, and Carver. This is the part of the storm that will deliver the most rain to Greater Boston tonight. Where does it stop? I'm saying between I-495 and I-128. West of that, you'll stay dry. East of that, showers will threaten...although the heaviest rain should stay along the South Shore and out to the Cape/Islands.

We're back to summer tomorrow. Pop-up storm is possible in the afternoon as the heat builds. Then on Thursday, we're back where we started...another 'spin-up' low will sail off Cape. Could sour your afternoon beach plans, but it's just one day...

...because the heat will surge back for the weekend.

Make do!

Pete

Storms, Heat, Sea Breezes

Posted by Pete Bouchard

What a day! Breakneck temperature swings, thunder, tornadoes in Western Mass....and we're still in late May!

More Warmth

Posted by Jeremy Reiner

You have another warm & humid day with many towns repeating yesterday's weather. That means we start with clouds & fog for a bit before hazy sun gets going. That hazy sunshine will boost temps up into the low 80s by early to mid afternoon across much of the region. At the same time a cool front will begin dropping out of Maine (backdoor front) which will quickly send temps from the 70s/80s down into the 50s/60s by late afternoon & evening. Also, when this front rams into the warmth & humidity it will spark a few showers & thunderstorms during the afternoon.

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.