Heavy rain on the way

BREAK FROM THE HEAT

After last week’s record-breaking heat and heat wave, summer is taking a break to start the new week. Cooler air has settled into southern New England, and several rounds of rain are on the way through Tuesday.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY SOAKER

Temperatures tonight will be much more comfortable, falling into the 60s across the region. A few showers will develop overnight, but the steadier rain holds off until Monday afternoon. If you’re heading out early Monday morning, keep the umbrella handy for a few passing showers.

Monday will feel dramatically different compared to the weather we experienced just a few days ago with highs near 70 degrees. Rain becomes more widespread during the second half of the day, with periods of moderate to heavy rainfall developing Monday evening.

The heaviest rain is expected Monday night through early Tuesday morning. This system will bring the greatest rainfall totals to areas south of the MA Pike, where many locations could pick up more than 2 inches of rain. Boston is expected to receive around 1 to 2 inches, while communities along the MA/NH border will generally see less than an inch.

With the heaviest rain falling overnight into Tuesday morning, we’ll be watching for areas of poor drainage flooding and localized flooding in the hardest-hit locations, especially south of the Pike. Be prepared for wet roads and slower travel during the Tuesday morning commute.

The rain moves out Tuesday afternoon, although it will stay cool with afternoon highs near 70 degrees.

SUMMER RETURNS

By Wednesday, sunshine returns along with much lower humidity. Temperatures will climb back into the upper 70s, making for one of the nicest days of the week.

The break from the heat won’t last long. Temperatures will climb quickly Thursday and Friday, with highs returning to around 90 degrees.

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