Overview

• Temperatures climbed into the upper 80s and 90s on Thursday with dew points in the 60s making the air feel heavy and sticky.
• Air quality alerts are in effect for Lawrence, Gloucester, Foxboro, Norwood, Boston and Quincy as lingering wildfire smoke reduces visibility.
• A weak frontal boundary will spark scattered thunderstorms across Western and Central New England Thursday afternoon and evening with localized downpours and gusty winds possible.
• Saturday is forecast to be the 13th consecutive weekend with rain or showers—especially north of the Mass Pike—as highs fall into the 70s.
• Sunday should bring lower humidity and intermittent sea breezes along the coast, offering a drier window before showers return early next week.