Heat and humidity return

SUMMER STEAM

High temperatures today will climb into the upper 80s with a bit more humidity than yesterday, but it will stay dry with a mix of sunshine and clouds.

The heat turns up another notch Thursday as highs approach 90 degrees. Humidity will make it feel even warmer, and while most communities stay dry, an isolated afternoon or evening thunderstorm is possible. Not everyone will see rain, but any storm that develops will be capable of brief heavy downpours, lightning, and gusty wind.

The overall weather pattern changes very little through the end of the week. Friday and Saturday will be hot and humid with highs near 90 degrees, putting parts of southern New England on track for a potential heat wave. Each afternoon brings the chance for a few pop-up showers or thunderstorms, but many towns will remain dry. The storms that do develop will be capable of heavy rain, frequent lightning, and gusty winds.

The warm air won’t offer much relief overnight either. Temperatures will only fall into the low 70s, making for muggy nights.

RELIEF ON THE WAY

Sunday stays hot with highs near 90 degrees, although the humidity should ease just a bit compared to Friday and Saturday. A more noticeable change arrives early next week as the heat begins to break. By Tuesday, afternoon highs return to the middle 80s with slightly lower humidity.

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