8/20/11 A quiet Saturday - Rain Sunday

Saturday - A dry day is in store for much of Southern New England. A stray shower may pop up on around the Cape and Islands. Sun will break through the morning fog and low clouds as the morning wears on. Expect summer temperatures in the mid 80s.

Saturday high temperatures.

Sunday - Expecting a sunny start to the day with temperatures rising into the 80s once again. A strong cold front approaches with thunderstorms arriving in the Berkshires around 2 PM the Boston area bewteen 5 and 6. The rain and thunderstorms will be heavy and will continue into the overnight hours.  Rainfall could be on the amounts of 1-1.75" along with some hail at times. Any outdoor plans should be ready to take shelter when storms arrive.


Monday - Cool dry Canadian air filters in throughout the day. Highs in the upper 70's with comfortable humidity is expected.

Tue-Thr,   Dry and cool with highs near 80, 72-76 at the coast.

Tropical Outlook

Tropical Storm Harvey is near the coast of Belize this morning.

Harvey near Belize

What is more of interest is what could become Irene. Irene has the potential to be a nuisance to many areas.  The latest model data still shows some uncertainty shifting again. However, just be aware that a tropical cyclone could be in the New England forecast in some part for late next weekend whether it be in the form of rain or winds. That it is too soon to tell.

Model data showing "Irene" south of New England by next Monday afternoon.  This will change and become more fine tuned as the days go on. Right now, I would like to inform you of some possible adverse weather.