Summer feel this week!

TRANSITION TODAY

Although clouds will take you into work and school this morning, you’ll find it much brighter this afternoon. Partial sun will develop from west to east. The added sunshine will give temperatures a boost, especially in western New England where a few spots may reach 80 degrees. Most of MA will see highs in the 70s. Temperatures will be cooler along the coastline with 60s thanks to a light E/SE breeze.

HEAT TURNS UP ON TUESDAY

Another round of patchy fog and clouds will move in overnight and linger into early Tuesday morning. Plan on a HOT and partly sunny day. Highs should make it to the 80s with a drop along the South Coast, Cape, and Islands where the breeze moves onshore. A stray 90 degree reading is not out of the question in the Merrimack Valley. An isolated afternoon t-storm could track across southern NH or southern VT but activity looks to remain focused over central and northern New England.

You’ll also notice a touch of humidity. Wednesday looks to be the warmest day this week with the Merrimack Valley and Connecticut River Valley expected to reach the low 90s! Boston will likely peak in the upper 80s and eastern beaches generally in the mid 80s. Once again however, the Cape will enjoy more mild temps in the low 70s.

STORM CHANCE ON THURSDAY

The hot and humid weather will last through Thursday. A cold front will arrive in the afternoon or evening with thunderstorms. We have a Weather Alert for downpours, lightning, hail, and the potentially damaging wind gusts. You’ll need to stay aware of any Severe Thunderstorm Warnings issued in your town. We’re still ironing out the exact timeline and extent of coverage.

Comfortably warm and sunny weather will follow Thursday either way!

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