New England is set to face unsettled weather on Friday with passing showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the western region. The day will be hot and humid with temperatures reaching the 80s to near 90 degrees. The evening brings a chance of isolated thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, while Saturday will continue with muggy conditions and a possibility of showers and storms in the afternoon.
Unsettled Weather Expected in New England Friday
New England will experience a wet start to the weekend, particularly in the western region, as a stalled frontal boundary interacts with moist air. This interaction will bring passing showers and potentially a few thunderstorms on Friday.
Timing and Location:
– Showers are anticipated to develop in western New England between noon and 3 p.m.
– If the showers persist, Boston might see rain between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
– For coastal areas, including Cape Cod and the North and South Shores, rain is expected to begin later in the afternoon.
Temperature Forecast:
– Highs will reach the 80s to near 90 degrees across much of New England, with cooler temperatures at the beaches.
– It will be hot and humid in Greater Boston, with highs in the 80s.
Evening and Night:
– Late Friday night will see a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.
– Overnight temperatures will be humid with lows in the 70s.
Saturday Outlook:
– The day will be mostly cloudy with a continuation of the muggy conditions.
– Morning showers are possible, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
– Highs will be in the mid-80s, cooler in Cape Cod ranging from the 70s to lower 80s.
– There is a low risk for severe storm cells, particularly in Western New England.