by Due to the fact that the Boston area is expected to experience yet another round of high temperatures, oppressive humidity, and potentially severe storms, the WBZ Weather Team has designated Friday as a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
Begin with the heat
The heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service has been extended, and it will remain in effect until Friday evening at eight o’clock.
We are currently almost halfway through the meteorological summer, and we have already reached the same amount of days in Boston that have reached 90 degrees as in 2024.
In the following few days, we will be adding to that amount that we have already had.
Friday is when the heat is at its peak.
Friday is going to be much more intense than Thursday, if you thought Thursday was hot. There is a possibility that temperatures may reach the middle and upper 90s, which will challenge certain daily records.
A maximum dewpoint will be reached close to 70 degrees, which will add 5-10 degrees to the “feels-like” temperature.
A cold front is expected to move over southern New England on Friday afternoon and evening, bringing with it air that is cooler and drier than usual.
A potential for strong storms
Unfortuitously, in order for us to arrive to our destination, we will have to face a series of thunderstorms, some of which may reach severe levels.
A portion of our entire region has been classified as having a “slight” risk, also known as a level 2 risk, by the Storms Prediction Center. Additionally, the SPC has enhanced the likelihood of some severe straight-line winds tomorrow, notably coming from Worcester County and regions that are south-westward.
On Friday, the time period between two and eight o’clock in the afternoon will have the highest probability of thunderstorms.
When it comes to storm coverage, the majority of models predict that regions along and south of the Mass Pike would be the most affected. This would undoubtedly result in a particularly lengthy journey in the direction of the South Coast, Cape Cod, and the Islands.
If a storm does occur, it is possible that it will bring with it extremely heavy rains, lightning, severe wind gusts, and even tiny hail. We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on the most recent weather forecasts if you have plans to spend the afternoon and evening outside on Friday.
The weather on the weekend
Following the passage of those storms, drier air will be moving in, and we are going to have yet another fantastic Saturday!
There is a possibility that there may be another chance of showers or storms on Sunday, but we do not anticipate a washout.
