Weather
Strong To Severe Thunderstorms Expected To Sweep Into Massachusetts
After a cool few days, potentially hazardous weather conditions including flooding and hail are on the horizon as we head into the weekend.
BOSTON — Thursday started off cool and comfortable, full of sunshine with a light breeze, but clouds eventually will come in and bring a chance of rain late Thursday night.
Most of Thursday night will be dry until about midnight, when there will be a high chance of showers and thunderstorms that will likely not let up until Friday night.
A heavy storm coming from the west, mixed with a cold front crossing on Friday, will bring the potential for thunderstorms during the afternoon hours. Some storms may become strong to severe, with the potential for locally damaging wind gusts and isolated large hail.
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Hefty humidity levels and high heat will also be a key factor in Friday's forecast as stronger thunderstorms make their way in the morning, with the heaviest chance of storms around 2 to 3 p.m.
By Saturday, it should clear up with more comfortable temperatures, with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s.
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Father's Day/Juneteenth will feel similar, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s as well.
Here's a breakdown of the weekend's weather, according to AccuWeather:
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76 with gusts as high as 26 mph. By Thursday night, there's a chance of showers and thunderstorms mostly after midnight, when the chance of precipitation will be 50 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch are possible, except for higher amounts in thunderstorms.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 1 p.m., then a heavier chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Most of the day should be partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible, except for higher amounts in thunderstorms. Friday night should be mostly clear with a low around 60.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind around 15 mph. By nightfall, there will be a slight chance of showers after 10 p.m. when it will be partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Juneteenth/Father's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
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