Overview

• Monday begins under mostly cloudy skies with highs near 70°F in Boston and warmer temperatures inland.
• Dew points climb through Tuesday and become oppressive by Wednesday, amplifying discomfort ahead of peak heat.
• Highs will surge into the low 90s Thursday afternoon across southern New England, approaching last year’s June 19 record of 98°F.
• Thursday’s cold front brings a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms into Friday as the summer solstice arrives Friday evening.
• Behind the front, humidity will drop and both Friday and Saturday are expected to be mostly dry with highs in the low 80s.