The Week Ahead

A cool front will come into the area on Monday leading to scattered severe storms in the afternoon. Tuesday and Wednesday will be less hot with a slim chance of a shower in the afternoon. Then, comfy air will come in for the end of the week.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 68.

Monday: Partly sunny until 3 PM, then scattered severe thunderstorms. Humid with a high of 90. SW wind of 10-15 MPH. Some storms will produce damaging winds, large hail and frequent lightning.

Monday night: Scattered severe thunderstorms until 9 PM, then mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. Some storms will produce damaging winds large hail and frequent lightning.

Tuesday: Partly sunny with an isolated shower possible. Highs in the mid 80's.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a shower possible. Highs around 80.

Thursday: Sunny with highs in the 80's.

Friday: Sunny with highs around 80.

Wonderful Weekend

Rain will taper off later tonight, and dry air will come in from the west for the weekend. Saturday will be sunny and warmer as temps rise to near 90, but it will also be less humid. Sunday will also be sunny and not humid as temps rise well into the 80's.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Showers with scattered thunderstorms this evening, then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Muggy with a low of 68.

Saturday: Sunny and less humid. High 90. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Saturday night: Clear with lows in the upper 60's.

Sunday: Sunny and dry. Highs in the mid 80's.

Monday: Partly sunny with scattered afternoon storms. Highs around 90.

Tropics: Tropical Storm Don has fizzled out after making an unimpressive landfall in south TX. Now we need to watch a cluster of storms in the central Atlantic expected to become Emily over the next few days.

Tracking Thunder

A warm front will come thru the area late tonight with a shower or storm possible. Tomorrow after some hazy midday sun a severe storm is possible in the evening as a cool front swings thru. It should clear out for the weekend as dry and warm air comes into the area.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Increasing clouds with scattered showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Low 67.

Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms until 9 AM, then partly sunny with widespread severe thunderstorms after 4 PM. High 80 with a SW wind of 15-20 MPH. Severe storms could contain big hail, damaging winds and frequent lightning.

Friday night: Scattered severe thunderstorms until 10 PM, then mostly cloudy. Some storms will contain big hail, damaging winds and frequent lightning. Still muggy with lows in the mid 60's.

Saturday: Sunny and dry. Breezy with highs around 90. NW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the mid 80s.

TS Don: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the southern TX coast. Don will make landfall tomorrow night with winds around 60 MPH. Some minor damage is possible, but the rain will be helpful because they are currently in a severe drought.

To the Beach!

Our annual camp trip to Cranes beach in Ipswich is tomorrow. It won't be as be as bright as today and there will be a sea breeze. But, still a decent beach day is expected. On Friday a warm front will bring in more showers and storms-not a great beach day. The weekend looks great for the beach, although it will be warmer.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Mostly clear with lows near 65 in Boston, 63 in JP and 56 in the suburbs.

Thursday: Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs near 76 at the beach, 79 in JP and 84 inland. SE wind of 10-15 MPH.

Thursday night: Mostly cloudy with showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60's.

Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Highs in the mid 70's.

Saturday: Sunny and dry. Highs around 90.

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the 80's.

TS Don: Tropical Storm (TS) Don has formed in the Gulf of Mexico just north of the Yucatan with winds of 40 MPH. It is expected to make landfall on the coast of TX late Friday as a strong TS.

Tornado Warning

Severe storms rolled thru MA early this evening, prompting a Tornado Warning for portions of Central MA. This warning included the same areas that were hit by a Tornado early in June, but no Tornado has been reported yet. The storms caused some damage before they weakened as they came into Boston. Wednesday and Thursday will be great late July days, before heat builds in for the weekend.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Isolated thunderstorms this evening, then partly cloudy. Low 64.

Wednesday: Patchy fog early, otherwise sunny with low humidity. High 82. NW wind of 10-15 MPH.

Wednesday night: Clear with lows in the low 60's.

Thursday: Our annual camp trip to Cranes beach in Ipswich, MA! A great beach day with sunny skies and highs in the low 80's.

Friday: Partly sunny with scattered storms in the afternoon. Muggy with highs in the mid 80's.

Saturday: Sunny with highs in the 90's.

Sunday: Sunny with highs around 90.

Improvement Ahead

Steady rain is tapering off this evening, but some more scattered storms are possible late tonight. After a foggy start the sun will come out as temps quickly rise into the 80's on Tuesday. As another weak front comes thru isolated nasty t-storms are possible late. Wednesday and Thursday look great and not too hot.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low 60.

Tuesday: Low clouds and fog until 9 AM, then partly sunny with isolated severe thunderstorms after 2 PM. High 83. SW wind of 10-20 MPH. Some thunderstorms will produce gusty winds and hail.

Tuesday night: Clear with lows in the low 60's.

Wednesday: Sunny with highs in the low 80's.

Thursday: Sunny with highs in the mid 80's.

Friday: Partly sunny with scattered showers and storms. Highs in the mid 80's.

The Week Ahead

The cool front that came thru today is stalled south of the area and will lead to more showers late on Monday. Tuesday is mainly dry until another weak front may set off some storms. Wednesday is the pick of the week at this point, until heat and humidity try to come back for the end of the week.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 63.

Monday: Increasing clouds until 4 PM, then scattered showers. Highs near 75 at the beaches and 80 inland. SE wind of 10-15 MPH.

Monday night: Scattered showers until 10 PM, then showers with scattered thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60's.

Tuesday: Increasing sun until 4 PM, then isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80's.

Wednesday: Sunny with highs in the low 80's.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy with showers and storms possible. Highs in the 80's.

Friday: Sunny with highs around 90.

Tropics: Watching a Tropical wave that may develop later this week. Otherwise, the Atlantic is quiet.

Record!

The high temp of 103 in Boston today is the hottest temp ever recorded since the station moved to Logan. The only higher temp of 104 was set in 1911 near the Common. Now, Saturday will be another hot day with a slight risk of a late t-storm. On Sunday relief will finally arrive with temps in the 80's.

Highs Today: Friday

JP: 104

Boston: 103

Lowell:103

Bedford: 101

Westwood: 101

Boston Top Temps: Since 1872

104: set in 1911-All time Boston record

103: On July 22, 1926 and 2011 (new record for Logan)

102: 4 times and last time in 1976

101: 7 times

100: 11 times

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Mostly clear and stuffy. Low 76.

Saturday: Sunny until 5 PM, then isolated thunderstorms. Still hot with a high of 98. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Saturday night: Isolated thunderstorms until 9 PM, then clearing. Lows around 70.

Sunday: Much better with sunny skies and highs in the mid 80's.

100!

The height of the heat and humidity will come into the Boston area for Friday. 100 degrees is likely in Boston, with a chance of breaking the all time record of 102 at Logan. Another oppressive day is likely on Saturday before cooler air comes into the area.

Alerts:

An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for the immediate Boston area from noon to 6 PM Friday. An Excessive Heat Warning is issued when Heat index values are expected to range from 105-110.

An Heat Advisory is in effect for the rest of the area from noon to 8 PM Friday. This warning is issued when heat index values are expected to reach 100-105.

Note: Take it slow outside and drink plenty of water.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear with a breeze. Low 76. West wind of 10-20 MPH.

Friday: Hazy, hot and humid. High 100. West wind of 10-20 MPH. Heat index values up to 108 in the afternoon. The all time record of 102 at Logan is reachable.

Friday night: Clear with lows in the mid 70's.

Saturday: Hazy, hot and humid again with a slight risk of a PM thunderstorm. Highs in the upper 90's.

Sunday: Relief! Sunny and less humid with highs in the 80's.

Note: The all time record for Boston is 104 set in 1911. However, that was when they took readings on the Common. The record is 102 set in the 70's after they moved the site to Logan.

Dangerous Heat

On Thursday temps will soar well into the 90's along with high humidity making it tough for outdoor activities. Friday will be a bit warmer with a chance of temps hitting the century mark! Saturday will also be hot and humid before relief arrives on Sunday.

Alerts: A Heat Advisory is in effect for the Boston area from noon to 8 PM on Thursday

An Excessive Heat Watch is in effect for Friday afternoon.

Note: Stay indoors as much as possible and drink plenty of water.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Warm and muggy with a low of 72.

Thursday: Hazy, hot and humid. Breezy with a high of 97. SW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH. Heat index values up to 103 in the afternoon.

Thursday night: Partly cloudy and muggy with lows around 80.

Friday: Blazing sun and still humid with highs around 100! West wind of 10-20 MPH. Heat index values as high as 104 in the afternoon.

Saturday: Hazy until 4 PM, then isolated thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the mid 90's.

Sunday: Finally! Sunny with highs in the low 80's.

Tropics: Tropical Storm Bret now has winds of 45 MPH as it slowly heads NE and out to sea. Tropical Storm Cindy has formed NE of Bermuda, but will also head out to sea as it weakens.

In the East Pacific Hurricane Dora now has winds of 135 MPH and it may threaten the west coast of Mexico this weekend.

Heat Wave Ahead

The highest heat and humidity of the season so far will surge into New England for the end of the week. Wednesday will be like today with temps nearing 90. Thursday temps will soar well into the 90's along with high humidity. On Friday temps will have a chance to hit 100 as the heat peaks.

Alert: An Excessive Heat Watch is in effect for the Boston area from Noon to 8 PM on Thursday and Friday. Stay indoors as much as possible and drink plenty of water.

Boston Forecast:

Tonight: Clear and OK for sleeping. Lows near 65 in Boston, 63 in JP and 57 in the suburbs.

Wednesday: Sunny and becoming hot. High 90 and still not too humid. SW wind of 10-15 MPH.

Wednesday night: Partly cloudy with lows in the upper 60's.

Thursday: Hazy, hot and humid. Breezy with highs in the upper 90's. SW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH. Heat index values up to 105 in the afternoon.

Friday: Another triple H day with highs around 100! Heat index values up to 108 in the afternoon.

Saturday: Still hot and humid with a PM storm possible. Highs in the mid 90's.

TS Bret: Tropical Storm Bret now has winds of 50 MPH as it slowly makes it way out to sea over the next few days.

Tropical Storm Bret

Tropical Storm Bret has formed in the Atlantic just north of the Bahamas with winds of 65 MPH. It is expected to turn NE and head out to sea over the next few days. As for us, the severe heat and humidity will come in for the end of the week, when it could become dangerous.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with an isolated thunderstorm. Low 70.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with areas of fog until 10 AM, then mostly sunny. High 87 and less humid. NW wind of 10 MPH.

Tuesday night: Clear with lows in the mid 60's.

Wednesday: Sunny and becoming humid. Highs around 90.

Thursday: Hazy, hot and humid. Highs in the upper 90's. Heat index as high as 105 in the afternoon.

Friday: Blazing hot and hazy. Highs in the upper 90's with heat index over 100 again!

Heat is Back

Temps will rise back into the low 90's for my Birthday on Sunday as warm air surges in from the SW. Monday will be another hot and humid day before a cool front sets off some nasty t-storms late in the day. Tuesday we will have a brief break from the intense heat before it comes back into the area.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear with a low of 65.

My Birthday: Sunny and breezy. More humid with a high of 92. SW wind of 15-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Sunday night: Partly cloudy with lows around 70.

Monday: Hazy until 4 PM, then scattered severe thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the low 90's.

Tuesday: Sunny and drier. Highs in the mid 80's.

Wednesday: Sunny and humid with highs well into the 90's.

Tropics: Typhoon MA-On in the west Pacific will hammer Southern Japan on Tuesday. 10-20 inches of rain is possible along with winds over 120 MPH.

A Birthday Weekend!

My brother Geoffrey is turning 18 on Saturday and I am turning 20 on Sunday. IT will be a great weekend to celebrate with sunny skies and temps in the 80's. Also, Friday will be another winner with sunny skies and low humidity. Hot and humid weather may return early next week.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear and very cool. Lows near 60 in Boston, 56 in JP and 50 in the suburbs.

Friday: Mostly sunny with a light sea breeze. Highs near 75 at the beaches, 78 in JP and 82 inland. East wind of 10-20 MPH.

Friday night: Clear with lows in the 50's.

Geoffrey's Birthday: My brothers birthday will be sunny with highs in the 80's. Not too humid yet.

My Birthday: Sunny and becoming hot. Humid with highs around 90.

Monday: Increasing heat and humidity with late day storms. Highs in the 90's.

Tropics: Typhoon Ma- On in the Pacific will slam into Japan early next week as super Typhoon ( Winds of 130 MPH+)

Slowly Improving

A cool front will cross the area on Wednesday leading to scattered severe storms and temps well into the 80's. On Thursday cool and refreshing air will come in as temps will hold in the 70's to near 80. Friday will also be not too hot and the nice weather should last thru our Birthday weekend.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy and still tough for sleeping. Low 73.

Wednesday: Partly to mostly sunny until 2 PM, then scattered severe thunderstorms. Still humid with a high of 87. NW wind of 10-15 MPH. Some storms will produce hail and gusty winds.

Wednesday night: Clearing with lows in the mid 60's.

Thursday: Sunny and less humid with highs in the upper 70's.

Friday: Sunny with highs around 80.

Geoffrey's Birthday: My brother's b-day will be nice with sunny skies and highs in the 80's.

My Birthday: Sunny with highs in the 80's.

Thunder Threat

Another hot and humid day is in store for Tuesday as temps once again soar into the mid 90's. A cool front in the area may trigger a storm late tonight and again Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday will still be warm before comfy air comes back for the end of the week.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy this evening, then mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with a low of 72.

Tuesday: Scattered thunderstorms until 8 AM, then partly sunny until 3 PM. Then isolated severe thunderstorms. Humid with a high of 95. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Tuesday night: Clearing and humid with lows around 70.

Wednesday: Partly sunny until 2 PM, then pop up thunderstorms. Less humid with highs in the upper 80's.

Thursday: Sunny and dry. Highs in the low 80's.

Friday: Sunny with highs around 80.

Tropics: Watching possible development in the Gulf of Mexico-otherwise still quiet.

Up and Down

Warm and humid air will surge into New England on Monday on Tuesday as temps soar into the 90's with high humidity. A sharp cool front will come thru on Tuesday evening with severe storms possible. Cooler and drier air will come into the area for the end of the week.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows near 65 in Boston, 63 in JP and 58 in the suburbs.

Monday: Hazy, hot and humid. High 91. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Monday night: Partly cloudy and warm. Humid with lows around 70.

Tuesday: Hazy until 4 PM, then scattered severe thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s.

Wednesday: Sunny and less humid. Highs in the mid 80s.

Thursday: Sunny and still dry. Highs around 80.

Friday: Sunny with highs around 80.

Tropics: The development off the coast of FL has fallen apart at this moment and the rest of the Atlantic is quiet.

A Break

Low pressure will ride along the stalled front bringing the region off and on showers throughout the day. Friday night showers will most widespread, but will end before Saturday morning. Sunday will be the pick of the weekend with sunny skies and nice summer temps. Early next week we may have to watch something Tropical forming on the East coast.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear this evening, then increasing clouds. Low 63.

Friday: Cloudy with occasional showers. High 75. East wind of 10-20 MPH.

Friday night: I have tickets to the Red Sox game! A wet night at Fenway with showers most widespread during the evening. Lows in the mid 60's.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy until 8 AM, then sunny. Highs around 80.

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the mid 80's along with low humidity.

Tropics: Watching development off the West coast of FL that may eventually come up the East coast with a chance of developing. Stay tuned!

Dust Storm: A massive dust storm hit AZ on Tuesday that was at least a mile high and 100 miles wide. It covered Phoenix in dust and caused 10,000 power outages. Stay tuned for pictures later!

SEVERE Thunderstorm Watch

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the Boston area until 10 PM tonight. A line of strong to severe storms will come thru the area this evening. Be prepared to take cover when the storms come thru. On Thursday a few pop showers and storms are possible in the afternoon, but it is not a washout. A front will stall south of the area on Friday with late rain possible. The weekend looks OK at this point.

Alerts: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the Boston area until 10 PM tonight.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered severe thunderstorms. Muggy with a low of 72. Some storms may produce wind gusts to 6o MPH and hail.

Thursday: Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then pop up showers and thunderstorms. High 85. SW wind of 10-20 MPH, shifting to NW in the afternoon.

Thursday night: Clear with lows in the mid 60's.

Friday: Increasing clouds until 3 PM, then scattered showers. Highs in the upper 70's.

Saturday: Clearing with highs around 80.

Sunday: Sunny with highs in the 80's.

US Weather: A massive dust storm hit Phoenix, AZ last night. Stay tuned for more details tomorrow.

Happy 4th!

Happy 4th of July everyone and thanks for checking out my blog. Today will bring hazy sun with an isolated storm possible before fireworks. Most of the week will be hot and humid as a summer pattern sets in. The best chance for thunderstorms will be on Thursday.

4th of July Fireworks timeline: Today

This afternoon: Hazy and humid with a thunderstorm possible after 3 PM. Temps near 80 at the beaches and 88 inland.

This evening: Any storms fade before 8 PM. Temps around 80 and still humid. However, should be good for the fireworks.

Overnight: Partly cloudy and less humid late. Lows around 65.

Rest of the week forecast:

Tuesday: Sunny with a light sea breeze. Less humid with highs near 80 at the beaches and 90 inland. A light SE breeze.

Tuesday night: Clear and humid with lows around 70.

Wednesday: Hazy, hot and humid. Highs in the low 90's.

Thursday: Hazy with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Humid with highs around 90.

Friday: Sunny with highs in the 80's.

Tracking Thunder

After a great start to the holiday weekend, a cool front will come into the area on Sunday. This will lead to widespread thunderstorms in the afternoon-some could be severe. This could interfere with some fireworks displays around the area. On the 4th an isolated storm is possible before the Boston fireworks, but most places will stay dry.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with a with a low of 63.

Sunday: Partly sunny until 3 PM, then widespread severe thunderstorms. Breezy with a high of 83. SW wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 25 MPH. Some thunderstorms will produce small hail, gusty winds and frequent lightning.

Sunday night: Scattered severe thunderstorms until 10 PM, then mostly cloudy. Muggy with lows in the mid 60's. Some thunderstorms will produce small hail, gusty winds and frequent lightning.

4th of July Timeline:

Morning: Early fog leads to sun by mid morning. Temps in the 70's.

Afternoon: A mix of sun and clouds with a small risk of a thunderstorm. Temps near 80 at the beaches and 88 inland. A light SE wind.

Evening: Any isolated thunder should fade early leading to partly cloudy skies and temps in the 80's. Should be good visibility for fireworks. Happy 4th everyone!

Note: Stay tuned for an updated timeline Tomorrow if the forecast changes.

Tropics: The Atlantic basin remains quiet for now.