What Boston meteorologists are saying about the stormy week ahead

(2/2) While #tropical downpours are possible Monday night through Thursday night, the greatest risk for flooding with rainfall exceeding 2 inches (graphic ⬇️) appears to be south of New England. Although, check back each day, as forecast changes are possible. #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx pic.twitter.com/LGv04WLSlT

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 21, 2024

After some wet/muggy weather Tuesday through Thursday, we expect sunshine and summer like temperatures to return Friday into next Weekend. pic.twitter.com/rJqNIZT3gY

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 21, 2024

[5 Day Outlook] A return to unsettled weather this week with near daily chances for showers and thunderstorms. Heavy rain is possible with any storms this week. Temperatures trend cooler through Wednesday, but begin warming again heading towards the weekend. #MAWX #RIWX #CTWX pic.twitter.com/rMXWuaFIgU

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 22, 2024

MONDAY…
A mostly sunny start to the week. Thickening high clouds today will filter the sunshine. Light southerly winds bring in higher humidity with a developing sea breeze keeping highs around 80 at the coast with mid to upper 80s inland. Low risk isolated PM shower #WCVB pic.twitter.com/UFUDjKhthX

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 22, 2024

HUMIDITY…
Climbs today and it stays muggy through Thursday with dew points in the upper 60s to around 70°. Lowering humidity Friday behind a front as winds shift to the NW #WCVB pic.twitter.com/wxQc0YDQ1B

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 22, 2024

RAIN CHANCES…
Go up tonight and stay up into Thursday
▶️Tropical moisture feeds into Southern New England on a southerly wind
▶️High humidity fuels several rounds of showers and t-storms
▶️Potential for 1-2"+ rain with localized downpours bringing potential flooding#WCVB pic.twitter.com/IM0tvtUI2l

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 22, 2024

NEXT 7 DAYS…
Humidity climbs today fueling the chance for showers and storms. First round late tonight into Tuesday AM will be heaviest in SE MA. A couple more rounds of rain with embedded downpours thru Thursday could bring localized flooding. Dry Friday-weekend #WCVB pic.twitter.com/MA65i4HJ98

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 22, 2024

MONDAY AM weather update ⤵️
Turning more humid today with highs in the 80°s and filtered sunshine 🌤️ Showers move in late tonight with several
more rounds into Thursday. Embedded downpours could bring localized flooding #WCVB pic.twitter.com/7sKoeDYA3B

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 22, 2024

Mostly dry today, then more unsettled for the next several days. pic.twitter.com/mRvF7c9juA

— Josh Wurster (@joshwurster_) July 22, 2024