Unsettled Weather Expected in New England Friday

New England will experience a wet start to the weekend, particularly in the western region, as a stalled frontal boundary interacts with moist air. This interaction will bring passing showers and potentially a few thunderstorms on Friday.

Timing and Location:
– Showers are anticipated to develop in western New England between noon and 3 p.m.
– If the showers persist, Boston might see rain between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
– For coastal areas, including Cape Cod and the North and South Shores, rain is expected to begin later in the afternoon.

Temperature Forecast:
– Highs will reach the 80s to near 90 degrees across much of New England, with cooler temperatures at the beaches.
– It will be hot and humid in Greater Boston, with highs in the 80s.

Evening and Night:
– Late Friday night will see a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.
– Overnight temperatures will be humid with lows in the 70s.

Saturday Outlook:
– The day will be mostly cloudy with a continuation of the muggy conditions.
– Morning showers are possible, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
– Highs will be in the mid-80s, cooler in Cape Cod ranging from the 70s to lower 80s.
– There is a low risk for severe storm cells, particularly in Western New England.