Boston-area voters will see temperatures rise and pretty clear skies as they head to the polls this election day, in accordance with Nationwide Climate Service forecasts.
“Tuesday is going to be like our first warmer day this week,” stated NWS forecaster Caitlyn Mensch. “We’re going to be seeing above normal temperatures; temperatures in the Boston area will rise to the mid- to upper 60s. It will actually be a little bit breezy as well in the afternoon.”
The week will begin staying throughout the cooler, extra seasonable vary for fall on Monday, Mensch stated, with a excessive within the low 50s and low within the higher 40s. Then heading into Tuesday and Wednesday temperatures are anticipated to turn out to be unusually heat, pushing as soon as once more towards near-record highs for this time of yr.
The Boston excessive Tuesday is forecasted to be 69 levels, in accordance with NWS. On Wednesday, temperatures are anticipated to rise to 74 levels, nearing the file excessive of 76 levels set in 2022, Mensch stated.
“It’ll definitely be a day to keep an eye on, for potentially seeing those well above normal temperatures, but hopefully not record territory,” Mensch stated.
Highs are anticipated to stay within the 60s via Friday, earlier than dropping into the 50s subsequent weekend, in accordance with NWS forecasts.
The Boston space, together with counties throughout southern New England, can also be anticipated to fall below a excessive hearth threat once more via the week as dry situations proceed.
Particular climate statements for the realm have said “prolonged period of dry weather coupled with a very dry ground will continue to result in elevated fire weather concerns,” noting comparatively low humidity and dangerous wind situations.
A minimum of 100 brush fires and wildfires had been reported in Massachusetts final week. With about 200 fires this October, the state has seen a 1,200% spike within the common variety of fires for the month.
“Unfortunately, since we had any really big relieving rainfall in a while, we do expect to continue this special weather statement for an elevated fire concern,” stated Mensch. “So expect that to continue through this week.”
There’s a gentle probability of rain Wednesday via midnight, however the rainfall is unlikely to be sufficient to ease the excessive hearth threat situations.
“We definitely urge people to take caution,” stated Mensch. “Its definitely recommended to avoid any things like outdoor burning, or any activities that could produce a spark.”
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