We're Still Here

Posted by Jeremy Reiner

Winter is here (and so are we Mayan peeps!) and there will be a storm---I guess, technically, a winter storm but there will be no snow for us. Here's what I'm thinking for the day ahead:

*Showers/ rain from now until 4pm.

*Locally heavy rain from 10am-3pm, most towns pick up an inch of rain.

*Wind will be an issue from about I-495 to the coast (but especially along the coast) 10am until 3pm, where wind gusts between 30-50mph are likely--wind gusts near 60mph are likely on the cape/islands. Some minor power disruption is likely today. Rather stormy day.

Moving into the weekend high pressure tries to bump out this big storm. That process will be slow (like me & Holiday shopping) so look for some wind both Saturday & Sunday--each day gusts between 15-20mph. As for El Sol, not much around tomorrow but Sunday will be bright with just a few clouds. We'll hold onto the sunny condition on Monday. Seasonably cold with highs in the mid 30s.

Looking into Christmas Day, it appears a weak storm will zip through southern New England with some patchy light snow & flurries. Could even be enough snow to talk about using the brooms by Tuesday afternoon (1-3"). There is also a sign of a bigger storm next Wednesday night & Thursday.

Regardless, I hope you & your families/friends have a wonderful Holiday!

~JR

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.