Rain could appear in Western Mass. Thursday, but dry spell could herald high weekend temps
Cool and dry conditions should continue after a few chances for showers, and thunderstorms in Berkshire County in particular, on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Thunderstorms aside, spot showers could appear in northwestern Massachusetts, with a slim chance for instability, forecasters said. The rest of the state should see dry conditions with increasing sunshine throughout the day.
Daytime highs could be in the mid-70s or close to 80 degrees, with cooler temperatures expected along the coast of Eastern Massachusetts, forecasters said. Temperatures should fall further with lows in the mid- to high 50s, while it could be in the low 50s across the northern interior.
A potential tropical system is expected to appear offshore during Friday and the weekend, but dry conditions should dominate the forecast within this timeframe, the weather service stated.
Temperatures on Friday are expected to be between 77 and 84 degrees, while Saturday should see temperatures climb between 78 and 86 degrees, forecasters said.
Elevated dewpoints should be prominent starting on Sunday and continuing through Monday until Wednesday, forecasters said. This leaves open the potential for thunderstorms developing by Tuesday and especially Wednesday, when dewpoints could be in the 60s or 70s.
High dewpoints could also aggravate already hot weather on Sunday, with temperatures in the 90s, feeling hotter, the weather service stated. This could continue until Wednesday.
"Yet to be seen if we`ll need any heat headlines, but the big picture is that we`ll be going from a period of below average temps this week to above average next week," forecasters wrote.
More weather
Expect penny-sized hail with thunderstorms in Berkshire County Wednesday – gusts up to 40 mph
Mass. beach closures: Over 30 beaches closed on Wednesday, Aug. 6
Mass. weather: Hazy conditions stick around as Canadian wildfires rage
Leaf peeping 2025: When and where to see New England's best fall colors
Mass. weather: Smoke continues Wednesday before thunderstorms on Thursday
Read the original article on MassLive.
Solve the daily Crossword
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
12 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Amber alert for five areas as temperature continues to climb on Wednesday
The fourth heatwave of the summer will continue on Wednesday with temperatures expected to climb to 34C in parts. An amber heat health alert remains in place for the West Midlands, East Midlands, South East, London, and East of England until 6pm after temperatures peaked at 33.4C on Tuesday. Much of the rest of England is already under yellow alerts. It comes after temperatures soared to 33.4C on Tuesday. The highest readings were recorded in Benson, Oxfordshire, Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire, and Northolt in west London. The all-time hottest August day was 38.5C in Faversham, Kent, on August 10 2003, while the hottest day of 2025 so far was 35.8C, also in Faversham, on July 1. Forecasters expect more hot sunshine on Wednesday, cooler but still warm conditions on Thursday, and a return to very hot weather in the south and South East by Friday. READ MORE: Drivers urged to fill up tanks with petrol and diesel before Monday READ MORE: Teacher denies sexual activity with two boys and a girl Marco Petagna, meteorologist at the Met Office, told the PA news agency: 'Wednesday will be mostly dry with further very warm or hot sunshine, but we will see some showers, particularly in the South East during the afternoon and also a few affecting Scotland during the day, which could turn heavy and thundery. 'It will be another warm and hot day with maximum temperatures of 33C to 34C, highest in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. On Thursday there will still be a few showers, particularly in the north, and it will not be quite as hot, but temperatures will still peak around 29C to 30C in East and south-east England. 'Friday looks mostly fine, with very hot sunshine in the south and South East, where temperatures could reach 31C, while Scotland will see highs in the low 20s.' The latest heatwave, the fourth of the summer so far, prompted the UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office to issue a heat warning on Tuesday. Dr Paul Coleman, consultant in public health at UKHSA, said: 'Temperatures are forecast to rise above 30C across central and southern parts of the country over the next few days, and generally hot weather is expected across most regions of England. 'These kind of temperatures can result in serious health outcomes across the population – particularly in those who are vulnerable, such as the elderly or those with serious health conditions – so it is important that everyone takes sensible precautions while enjoying the sun.' Officials have warned that England is suffering from 'nationally significant' water shortfalls despite rain in July. The national drought group, which includes the Met Office, regulators, government, water companies and other organisations, has met as five areas of the country remain in drought, with six more in prolonged dry weather status. England is seeing widespread environmental and agricultural impacts from the lack of water, which is hitting crop yields, reducing feed for livestock, damaging wetlands and river wildlife, and increasing wildfires, the group said.
Associated Press
2 hours ago
- Associated Press
Typhoon Podul prompts schools and offices to close in Taiwan, with heavy rains expected
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Typhoon Podul prompted schools and government offices to close in Taiwan on Wednesday, with authorities on the lookout for heavy rains that could bring more damage to agriculture in the region. It was unclear how serious the storm would be, with high waves and winds over much of the east coast but no major rain as of yet. On Wednesday morning, Podul was southeast of the island, moving at 155 kilometers (96 miles) per hour, and was expected to make landfall later in the day before moving swiftly across the island's southern tip, according to the Central Meteorological Agency. Such storms typically hit the east coast hard before losing strength as they pass over the Central Mountain Range before continuing toward the Chinese coast. Podul's skirt measured 120 kilometers (75 miles) across and was expected to broaden even while losing strength as the storm moved westward across the Taiwan Strait. The areas affected are well south of the capital, Taipei, along with Taiwan's main international airport and high-tech industrial base. Around a dozen flights that would have traveled south toward the path of the storm were delayed or canceled. The counties and cities of Tainan, Kaohsiung, Chiayi, Yunlin, Pingtung and Hualien on the east coast and the island group of Penghu in the Taiwan Strait are expected to take the brunt of the storm. Along with flooding, typhoons routinely damage fruit and other cash crops and bring landslides through the island's center. Much of central and southern Taiwan was badly hit by heavy rains in recent weeks that caused severe damage to crops but minimal casualties, while also knocking out electricity to rural areas that took weeks to repair. Recovery crews are on alert due to recent heavy rains.
New York Times
2 hours ago
- New York Times
Heavy Rain Causes Flash Flooding in Chattanooga
Flash floods swept through southeastern Tennessee on Tuesday, shutting down several roads in the area around Chattanooga as emergency crews rescued people from the waters. Weston Wamp, the mayor of Hamilton County, which includes Chattanooga, declared a state of emergency shortly before 10 p.m. and asked residents to 'exercise extreme caution.' The National Weather Service had forecast excessive rain concentrated in the southern Appalachian region, particularly the valley where Chattanooga, a low-lying city of 180,000 people, sits along the Tennessee River. Six inches of rain fell on Tuesday evening at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, known as Lovell Field, according to the Weather Service. A flash flood warning was in effect for Hamilton County and neighboring Bradley County until 2:45 a.m. local time. Photos and videos posted on social media by the Chattanooga Fire Department showed firefighters rescuing people from floating cars and partly submerged homes. A trailer truck was among the vehicles stuck in muddy waters along Interstate 24, which reopened after floodwaters receded, according to Lindsey Rogers, a spokeswoman for the fire department. No injuries have been reported, she said. Many roads including the Amnicola Highway, which traverses downtown Chattanooga, were still flooded as of 10 p.m. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office urged people in a social media post to avoid unnecessary travel.
