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Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then isolated showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Scattered showers, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then isolated showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 89.


A 30 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 88.









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It was warmer today. In the 80s with lots of sunshine. The humidity did tick up a little, but it wasn’t bad.
That humidity will build a bit into Wednesday, but it still should not feel like those hot/humid summer days. Those are coming.
Dry into Wednesday with a chance of afternoon/evening showers and thunderstorms. Most WILL NOT see any. A slightly better chance on Thursday afternoon. Friday looks partly sunny, but dry at the moment.
Leave it to the universe to remind us that perspective is everything. Here’s what I mean. A fantastic cosmic sight awaits anyone with clear skies tonight: Venus and Jupiter, the two brightest objects in our night sky after the moon, will appear to "kiss" about 45 minutes after sunset. In reality, of course, the two planets are hundreds of millions of miles apart. Were there any beings on them, they'd have no idea that, to us on our blue planet, they appear to be joining together. But here on Earth, the two will appear to merge into one for a brief hour or so.
A stretch of summer-like weather continues across Maine and New Hampshire through Friday, with temperatures climbing well into the 80s and lower 90s in some locations. Increasing humidity will make conditions feel considerably warmer, especially Thursday. Daily afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected, and while the risk of severe storms is limited, slow-moving storms may produce heavy downpours and localized flooding. A cold front arrives Saturday with showers, followed by somewhat cooler and less humid conditions into early next week. Even then, temperatures are expected to remain a few degrees above normal, with periodic chances for showers continuing.
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Summary:
A stretch of summer-like weather continues across Maine and New Hampshire through Friday, with temperatures climbing well into the 80s and lower 90s in some locations. Increasing humidity will make conditions feel considerably warmer, especially Thursday. Daily afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected, and while the risk of severe storms is limited, slow-moving storms may produce heavy downpours and localized flooding. A cold front arrives Saturday with showers, followed by somewhat cooler and less humid conditions into early next week. Even then, temperatures are expected to remain a few degrees above normal, with periodic chances for showers continuing.
Key Messages:
- Increasing humidity is going to pose at least a moderate heat risk in most locations through Friday.
- Afternoon showers and thunderstorms may pose an excessive rainfall risk due to elevated moisture levels and weak winds aloft.
- Other than a mostly dry Sunday, daily chances of showers return into early next week. Temperatures trend closer to normal, perhaps a few degrees above.
What has changed since the last Forecast Update?
No significant updates were needed with this forecast package, as temperature and humidity trends for this week remain largely unchanged.
What this means for you:
Expect a noticeable increase in humidity through the end of the work week, making outdoor activities more uncomfortable, especially during the afternoon hours. Temperatures will reach the upper 80s to lower 90s in many inland locations, while coastal areas and higher elevations remain somewhat cooler. Each afternoon brings the possibility of showers and thunderstorms capable of producing torrential rainfall. Localized flooding is possible where storms repeatedly move over the same area. The weekend begins unsettled with showers Saturday morning, but conditions should gradually improve as humidity levels ease.
**Area Forecast Discussion**
**National Weather Service Gray ME**
**252 PM EDT Tuesday, June 9, 2026**
**What Has Changed**
No significant updates were needed with this forecast package, as temperature and humidity trends for this week remain largely unchanged.
**Key Messages**
1. Increasing humidity is going to pose at least a moderate heat risk in most locations through Friday.
2. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms may pose an excessive rainfall risk due to elevated moisture levels and weak winds aloft.
3. Other than a mostly dry Sunday, daily chances of showers return into early next week. Temperatures trend closer to normal, perhaps a few degrees above.
**Discussion**
**Key Message 1 Description**
Not much has changed regarding the heat risk this week. Forecast models continue to show temperatures about 5,000 feet above the ground, known as 850 millibar temperatures, rising into a range supportive of surface temperatures reaching the upper 80s to lower 90s from Wednesday through Friday.
Most inland areas are expected to reach those temperatures each day. Higher elevations and coastal communities will likely remain somewhat cooler.
The bigger change people will notice is the increasing humidity. Dewpoints, a measure of moisture in the air, have generally been in the upper 40s and 50s during the past couple of days, which has felt quite comfortable. By Wednesday, dewpoints rise into the 60s, creating noticeably muggier conditions. Thursday appears to be the most humid day, with dewpoints climbing into the middle and upper 60s across much of the region.
As a result, actual temperatures in the upper 80s and lower 90s may feel more like the lower to middle 90s. The hottest conditions are expected in the lower river valleys of New Hampshire, where the greatest heat risk currently exists.
There remains uncertainty regarding just how warm temperatures become Thursday and Friday. Factors include cloud cover from developing thunderstorms and the strength of sea breezes along the coast. Because of these uncertainties, confidence remains too low to determine whether Heat Advisories will be needed. At this time, southern New Hampshire appears to have the greatest potential.
**Key Message 2 Description**
The combination of increasing heat and humidity will support daily chances for afternoon showers and thunderstorms through at least Friday.
The threat of strong to severe storms has decreased because the strongest upper-level weather disturbances are expected to remain west of the region. However, the focus is shifting toward the potential for excessive rainfall.
Forecast moisture levels, measured by precipitable water, or PWAT, are expected to rise into the 1.5 to nearly 2 inch range on Wednesday. PWAT is a measure of how much water vapor is available in the atmosphere. Values this high support very heavy rainfall rates within thunderstorms.
At the same time, winds higher in the atmosphere are forecast to remain quite light, around 10 knots. This means storms may move slowly or repeatedly track over the same locations, increasing the risk of localized flooding.
The Weather Prediction Center is currently highlighting the White Mountains in a Marginal Risk area for excessive rainfall. Mountain terrain can enhance rainfall and increase runoff, making flooding concerns greater there. Current flash flood guidance suggests that 1 to 2 inches of rain in one to three hours could create problems in parts of the White Mountains.
Elsewhere across the forecast area, it would generally take 2 to 3 inches of rain within a few hours to cause flooding concerns. While that is a higher threshold, it remains possible given the amount of moisture expected in the atmosphere.
Moisture levels gradually decrease Thursday and Friday but remain elevated, with PWAT values still ranging from about 1.25 to 1.5 inches. Winds aloft remain light Thursday, so flooding concerns may continue. By Friday, stronger winds aloft of 20 to 30 knots should help storms move more quickly, but flooding potential could still exist depending on rainfall amounts earlier in the week.
**Key Message 3 Description**
A cold front is expected to move through the region Saturday morning, bringing showers along with it.
While confidence is improving regarding the timing of the front, uncertainty remains about Saturday afternoon temperatures. The speed at which clouds and showers clear out will determine how much temperatures recover later in the day. Areas farther south may see a quicker return of sunshine, while northern locations could remain cloudy longer.
The cold front will reduce both heat and humidity heading into early next week. Even so, temperatures are still expected to run a few degrees above normal. High temperatures should generally reach the middle to upper 70s, with around 80 degrees possible in southern New Hampshire.
As for precipitation, forecast guidance continues to indicate at least a chance of showers nearly every day through the middle of next week. Confidence remains low in identifying a completely dry day across the entire forecast area. As weather models come into better agreement, either Sunday or Monday could ultimately end up dry as high pressure attempts to build into the Northeast.
At the same time, there is also little indication that any one day will be a complete washout. Instead, the pattern favors periodic chances for showers with dry periods mixed in between.
Summary:
Southern New England will remain dry through tonight before showers and thunderstorms return Wednesday afternoon and evening as a warm front approaches. Heat and humidity will build later this week, with the hottest conditions expected Thursday and Friday when many areas reach the 90s and parts of the Connecticut River Valley could experience heat index values near 100 degrees. While scattered thunderstorms are possible each afternoon through Friday, widespread severe weather is not currently expected. Conditions become less humid this weekend with cooler and more comfortable air arriving, although a few showers remain possible Saturday and there is low confidence regarding additional showers early next week.
Key Messages:
- Dry through the rest of today and tonight before the risk for showers and thunderstorms returns Wednesday afternoon and evening.
- Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms are possible Wednesday through Friday. Above normal temperatures will peak Thursday into Friday.
- Warm conditions with lower humidity are expected this weekend. Uncertainty remains high regarding possible rain showers Saturday and again early next week.
What has changed since the last Forecast Update?
Showers and thunderstorms may return Wednesday evening as a warm front approaches the region. No major changes otherwise.
What this means for you
Enjoy the dry weather through tonight because more unsettled conditions return Wednesday. The main concerns later this week will be increasing heat, humidity, and scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. While severe weather is not expected to be widespread, any storm could produce heavy downpours due to the unusually moist atmosphere. The weekend looks more comfortable with lower humidity, especially on Sunday, although a few showers could still develop at times.
Area Forecast Discussion, National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
313 PM EDT Tuesday, June 9, 2026
**What Has Changed**
Showers and thunderstorms may return Wednesday evening as a warm front approaches the region. No major changes otherwise.
**Key Messages**
* Dry through the rest of today and tonight before the risk for showers and thunderstorms returns Wednesday afternoon and evening.
* Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms are possible Wednesday through Friday. Above normal temperatures will peak Thursday into Friday.
* Warm conditions with lower humidity are expected this weekend. Uncertainty remains high regarding possible rain showers Saturday and again early next week.
**Discussion**
**Key Message 1, Dry through the rest of today and tonight before the risk for showers and thunderstorms returns Wednesday afternoon and evening**
High pressure south of Long Island continues moving farther south and east while an upper-level ridge of high pressure aloft gradually weakens over the Northeast. As that protective ridge weakens, small disturbances in the upper atmosphere, known as shortwaves, will move through the region and help trigger showers and thunderstorms.
Low temperatures tonight will generally range from the upper 50s to lower 60s with light southwest winds. Across Cape Cod and the Islands, winds could occasionally reach around 15 mph.
A warm front will move through Southern New England Wednesday evening and overnight, likely bringing showers and thunderstorms. Current forecast guidance does not indicate a significant severe weather threat. Research guidance from Colorado State University suggests a 5 to 15 percent chance of severe wind gusts across western Massachusetts, Connecticut, and parts of central Massachusetts.
Winds will turn more southerly Wednesday afternoon and evening, drawing additional moisture northward. Atmospheric moisture levels, measured by a parameter known as PWAT, or precipitable water, may approach 2 inches. Forecast guidance indicates moisture levels could reach 2 to 3 standard deviations above normal, meaning the atmosphere will contain much more moisture than is typical for this time of year.
Forecast details regarding the exact coverage of showers and thunderstorms remain uncertain. Current guidance suggests the heaviest rainfall may stay north and south of the region. However, locally heavier downpours remain possible due to the moisture-rich environment. Precipitation amounts are currently expected to range from around 0.10 to 0.20 inches.
Hot and humid conditions will follow the passage of the warm front.
**Key Message 2, Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms possible Wednesday through Friday. Above normal temperatures peaking Thursday into Friday**
High pressure across the southeastern United States will pump heat and humidity into Southern New England later this week.
Forecasters may need to consider heat advisories in future forecast updates. One uncertainty involves a backdoor cold front, a front that moves southward from northern New England rather than from the west. The timing and extent of this front on Friday will determine how widespread the hottest conditions become, particularly across eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Parts of the Connecticut River Valley in Massachusetts and Connecticut could see heat index values near 100 degrees. Most of Southern New England is expected to experience temperatures well into the 90s Thursday and Friday.
Coastal areas of Massachusetts and Rhode Island should be somewhat cooler Friday, although the exact timing of the cooler air remains uncertain.
The combination of heat and humidity will also support the development of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Widespread severe thunderstorms are not currently anticipated because the atmosphere lacks strong wind shear, the change in wind speed and direction with height, and lacks strong triggering mechanisms. The western half of Southern New England currently has the highest thunderstorm risk, which is fairly typical for this time of year.
**Key Message 3, Warm conditions with lower humidity throughout this weekend. Uncertainty remains high regarding potential rain showers for Saturday and again early next week**
A couple of cold fronts are expected to move through the region Saturday and Sunday.
The primary impact will be noticeably lower humidity levels. Sunday currently appears to be the drier day of the weekend. A few lingering showers are possible Saturday, but there should also be many dry hours.
Some forecast guidance suggests a weak area of low pressure may pass south of New England Monday into Tuesday. As a result, the forecast continues to include a chance of showers during that period. Confidence in those details remains low.

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