News Summary
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, New England braces for a varied weather pattern. Starting with sunny conditions, storms are expected to bring rain before a pleasant holiday weekend with sunny skies and mild temperatures. Residents are encouraged to partake in outdoor festivities, marking an end to a streak of rainy weekends in Boston.
Boston – As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, New England is anticipating a mix of weather patterns featuring heat, storms, and a return to sunny conditions just in time for the weekend. Showers lingered on Cape Cod on Wednesday due to a stalled cold front, while Boston, along with areas to the west and north, experienced dry weather with sunny streaks.
On Thursday, the region will start partly to mostly sunny, with temperatures expected to rise into the upper 80s and low 90s. However, a cold front will move through New England from the northwest starting mid-morning, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms by afternoon. Rain is predicted to reach Boston by mid- to late afternoon, potentially producing brief heavy downpours and gusty winds.
Despite the thunderstorms, the evening in Boston is expected to remain dry, with temperatures dropping to the upper 50s and low 60s. Morning temperatures on Thursday will be mild, ranging from the upper 60s to low 70s, with some coastal fog reported. After the cold front passes, evening temperatures will cool considerably, while dew points will drop significantly, moving from low to mid-60s ahead of the front to the upper 50s after sunset on Thursday.
The Fourth of July on Saturday promises to be a pleasant holiday, with forecasts indicating sunny skies and temperatures ranging from the upper 70s to low 80s across the region. Dew points will remain in the 50s on this day, enhancing outdoor conditions. High pressure is expected to dominate throughout the holiday weekend, ensuring that sunny skies prevail.
This dry weekend will mark the end of a notable 16-week streak of rain falling on weekends in Boston, providing residents and visitors alike with an excellent opportunity for outdoor festivities. Thursday afternoon will begin as partly sunny with temperatures reaching into the low 90s, but scattered showers and thunderstorms are still anticipated.
A Regional Overview
Southeastern Massachusetts is expected to see partly to mostly sunny conditions, with highs climbing into the upper 80s and low 90s. In Central and Western Massachusetts, a mostly sunny morning is anticipated, with afternoon highs nearing 90 degrees before storm chances emerge by late morning.
The Cape and the Islands are forecasted to enjoy partly to mostly sunny skies with temperatures peaking in the upper 70s and low 80s. Rhode Island will experience similar weather with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 80s and low 90s.
In New Hampshire, the day will start off partly sunny with thunderstorms likely by the afternoon, with highs reaching the low and mid-80s. Finally, Vermont and Maine will encounter clouds and possible thunderstorms later in the morning, with highs hovering in the upper 70s and low 80s.
Activity Recommendations
As the holiday weekend approaches, residents are encouraged to plan outdoor activities, taking advantage of the pleasant conditions. The anticipated sunny weather and comfortable temperatures will provide an ideal backdrop for barbecues, fireworks, and other festive celebrations, making for an enjoyable Fourth of July experience across New England.
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Additional Resources
- NBC Boston: Fourth of July Forecast Looks Great
- Wikipedia: Weather Forecasting
- Boston.com: July 4th Weekend Weather Forecast
- Google Search: Boston weather July 4th
- Boston Globe: July 4th Weather Forecast
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Meteorology
- Patch: Record 4th of July Travel Expected
- Google News: Fourth of July
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