Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Remains Of Ida Forecast

 The remains of Ida will bring flooding rains, strong winds and even isolated tornadoes. The rain will arrive by mid afternoon on Wednesday and fall heavily through Thursday morning. Several inches of rain are likely. Flooding is the main concern in the Boston area. 

Alert: 
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all of Southern New England for Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. 

Boston forecast; 

Tonight: Increasing clouds with a low of 63. 

Wednesday; Cloudy until 2 PM, then rain. High 73. NE wind increasing to 15-25 MPH. 

Wednesday night: Heavy rain. Windy with lows in the mid 60's. NE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH. 

Thursday: Heavy rain in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Windy with temps holding in the mid 60's. NE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH. Total rainfall of 4-6 inches. 

Thursday night: Clearing with lows in the upper 50's. 

Friday: Sunny with highs in the mid 70's. 

Saturday; Sunny with highs in the upper 70's. 

Sunday; Showers possible. Highs in the upper 70's. 

Labor Day; Sunny with highs in the 80's. 

Monday, August 30, 2021

Impacts From Ida

 Tropical Depression Ida will track NE and bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the area Wednesday night into Thursday. Several inches of rain is likely through the day on Thursday. And the wind could gust past 40 MPH. 

Alert; 

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect south of Boston for Thursday. 

Boston forecast; 

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low of 68. 

Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid. High 85. West wind of 15-25 MPH. 

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

Wednesday; Scattered showers late. Highs in the upper 70's .

Wednesday night: Downpours and windy. Lows in the mid 60's. 

Thursday; Heavy rain and wind. Temps holding in the mid 60's. Stay tuned for rain totals tomorrow1 

Friday ;Clearing with highs in the 70's. 

Sunday, August 29, 2021

Tracking Ida

 Hurricane Ida made landfall in SE Louisiana with winds of 150 MPH. It caused major wind damage, floods and storm surge. A wind gust over 170 MPH was recorded. Now, the storm will track north and NE reaching us by mid week. It should bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the area. 

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low of 70. 

Monday; Mostly cloudy until 2 PM< then scattered showers and severe thunderstorms. High 88. SW wind of 10-20 MPH. Some storms may bring damaging winds and hail. 

Monday night:  Showers and storms fade, then clearing skies. Lows around 70. 

Tuesday; Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 80's 

Wednesday; PM Rain likely. Highs in the upper 70s. 

Thursday; The remains of Ida impact the area. Highs in the 60's. Stay tuned! 

Friday; Sunny with highs in the mid 70's. 

Saturday, August 28, 2021

Ida Update

 Hurricane Ida is expected to become a major Hurricane and make landfall in Louisiana.  It is then going to track NE and bring flooding rains from the south all the way to New England by the middle of the week. 

Boston forecast: 

Tonight: Scattered showers. Low 60. SE wind of 10-20 MPH. 

Sunday; Mostly cloudy with a high of 80. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Sunday night: Mostly cloudy with lows in the mid 60's. 

Monday; PM storms likely. Highs in the mid 80's. 

Tuesday; Sunny with highs in the low 80's.

Midweek; The remains of Ida will likely impact the area. Highs in the 70's. Stay tuned! 

Friday, August 27, 2021

Hurricane Ida

 Hurricane Ida is expected to strengthen into a Category 4 Hurricane and slams the New Orleans area with flooding rains, destructive winds and dangerous storm surge on Sunday night. As for the local weather the weekend will be much cooler, but dry. Rain is expected by Monday. 

Boston forecast :

Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 63. NE wind increasing to 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH. 

Saturday; Partly to mostly cloudy. High 72. East wind of 15-25 MPH. 

Saturday night: Mostly cloudy with lows in the mid 60's. 

Sunday: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 70's. 

Monday; Showers and storms likely. Humid with highs in the mid 80's. 

Tuesday;  Sunny with highs in the 80's. 

Thursday, August 26, 2021

A Cooler Weekend

 Another hot day is in store for Friday, but it won't be extreme as Thursday. Then cooler weather will come into the area for the weekend along with a chance for rain. 

Alert; 

A Heat Advisory is in effect South of Boston for Friday. 

Boston forecast; 

Tonight :Partly cloudy with a low of 73. 

Friday; Mostly sunny and warm. High 88. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.

Friday night: Increasing clouds with lows in the mid 60's 

Saturday Mostly cloudy with a shower possible. Highs in the low 70's.

Sunday: Scattered showers. Highs in the mid 70's. 

Monday; Showers and storms likely. Highs in the mid 70's.

TS Ida: TS Ida formed  this evening with winds of 40 MPH. It is expected to turn into a major Hurricane this weekend in the Gulf Of Mexico and threaten the Louisiana coast.  

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Heat Advisory

 Thursday will be the hottest day of the week with temps reaching the mid 90's along with high humidity. As it will feel like over 100 degrees at times. A cold front will cross the area on Friday with scattered storms. Only for the front to stall over the weekend leading to more rain. 

Alert; 

A Heat Advisory is in effect for the Boston area for Thursday 

Boston forecast ;

Tonight; Partly cloudy and muggy. Low 73. 

Thursday: Hazy, hot and humid. High 95. SW wind of 10-20 MPH. Heat index values as highs as 102 in the afternoon. 

Thursday night: Clear with lows in the low 70's. 

Friday; Scattered PM storms. Highs around 90. 

Saturday; Rain likely. Highs around 70. 

Sunday; More rain likely. Highs in the upper 60's.