Boston, Massachusetts — A calm and comfortable weather pattern across Massachusetts is set to break by Thursday, when forecasters expect showers and thunderstorms to return to the region, bringing a shift after several dry, sunny days.
Conditions through Wednesday remain largely favorable. Tuesday is expected to be mostly sunny with afternoon highs between 77 and 81 degrees across eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, paired with comfortable humidity levels. Overnight lows will dip into the 50s, offering cool, pleasant conditions for sleeping with windows open.
Wednesday will look much the same, with highs again in the upper 70s to low 80s. However, a few isolated spot showers may develop during the afternoon hours in scattered locations, though most communities are expected to stay dry.
The bigger change arrives Thursday. A developing weather system will introduce additional moisture and atmospheric instability into southern New England, raising the chance for afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Breezy conditions are expected alongside highs ranging from 78 to 83 degrees. Forecasters note that while widespread severe weather is not currently anticipated, localized impacts such as heavy downpours, frequent lightning and brief travel slowdowns are possible wherever storms form.
Residents in Boston, Worcester, Providence, Cape Cod and surrounding communities should remain largely dry until late in the day Thursday, with the highest risk for thunderstorm activity concentrated in the afternoon and evening hours. Anyone with outdoor plans Thursday is encouraged to keep an eye on updated forecasts as the system approaches.
Relief follows quickly, with Friday bringing a return to mostly sunny skies and warmer temperatures climbing into the 80 to 84 degree range, restoring the seasonable, dry pattern residents have enjoyed for much of the week.
Forecast details for Saturday were not yet available.
Five-Day Outlook: Tuesday – mostly sunny, 77-81°F; Wednesday – isolated showers possible, 77-81°F; Thursday – breezy with storms likely, 78-83°F; Friday – mostly sunny, 80-84°F; Saturday – forecast pending.
