News Summary
This week, Boston witnessed a notable temperature decrease, dropping from 93 degrees on Wednesday to 78 degrees on Thursday. This 15-degree dip provided relief from a four-day heat wave. Cooler weather is predicted to persist into the weekend, with scattered showers anticipated on Friday and temperatures remaining subdued across the region. As summer heat is expected to return next week, residents can enjoy a brief respite from high temperatures.
Boston experienced a significant temperature shift this week, with daily high temperatures dropping from 93 degrees on Wednesday to 78 degrees on Thursday. This 15-degree decrease provided a welcome relief from a prolonged four-day heat wave that left many residents seeking cooler conditions. The cooler weather is expected to persist into the weekend, with forecasts suggesting a possible return to the low 80s by Monday.
Friday’s weather is anticipated to be definitely cooler, with mostly cloudy skies and onshore breezes limiting temperatures to the upper 60s and low 70s. Throughout most of New England, a marked cooling trend is set to continue. A storm system is expected to move into the region on Friday afternoon, affecting Boston shortly after the evening commute ends. Rainfall is likely, primarily in the form of scattered showers that may extend from Friday night into Saturday morning, bringing evening lows into the upper 50s and low 60s.
As for Friday’s specific conditions, while some areas may experience a drier climate during the work week, there remains an unsettled atmosphere. High temperatures are predicted to remain in the upper 60s and low 70s. Coastal regions may not see significant temperature increases due to prevailing sea breezes. Northeastern New England will likely encounter the heaviest rainfall, particularly late Friday, with potential flash flooding in specific locales. Total rainfall estimates for parts of the region could reach between 2 to 4 inches from Friday through Saturday evening.
Looking ahead to the rest of the weekend, Saturday’s temperatures are expected to remain subdued, with highs struggling to reach the low 70s under overcast skies. More scattered showers are anticipated, contributing to cooler overall conditions. Conversely, Sunday looks to bring drier weather as high pressure builds into the area, although temperatures will still be on the cooler side, with mid-70s forecast.
Each region of Massachusetts is likely to experience similar weather patterns throughout the weekend, characterized by highs in the low to mid-70s. More specific forecasts suggest:
– Greater Boston: Highs in the upper 60s and low 70s with possible showers.
– Southeastern Massachusetts: Similar temperatures to Greater Boston with isolated showers.
– Central/Wester Massachusetts: Low 70s expected, with the Berkshires potentially seeing mid to upper 60s; scattered showers likely.
– Cape and Islands: Cooler temperatures predicted, reaching mid to upper 60s with a chance of rain.
– Rhode Island: Highs in the upper 60s to low 70s with isolated showers expected late Friday.
– New Hampshire and Vermont/Maine: Slightly cooler with scattered showers anticipated, particularly during afternoons.
After the weekend, temperature and humidity levels are expected to rise again, potentially reaching the upper 80s to near 90 degrees by Tuesday, indicating a return to warmer and more humid summer conditions. June 2025’s overall climate projections suggest that it will likely end approximately 2 degrees warmer than normal, accompanied by below-average rainfall, further illustrating a contrast to the temporary cooling that Boston is currently experiencing.
As Boston continues to adjust to the changing weather conditions, residents can expect a mix of cooler days ahead, providing a brief respite before the return to summer heat.
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