Overview

• High pressure over the Gulf of Maine builds in Friday, dropping dew points into the low 60s and capping highs in the upper 70s near the coast and low 80s inland.
• Saturday is forecast as the pick of the weekend with mid-80s inland temperatures and a weak onshore breeze keeping coastal areas a few degrees cooler.
• A shift to southerly winds on Sunday will lift dew points into the upper 60s and drive highs into the low 90s across many parts of New England.
• A cold front advancing from the west Sunday evening may spawn scattered showers or storms, especially around Greater Boston and coastal regions.
• Water temperatures along the coast have warmed to their highest levels of the year, enhancing conditions for beachgoers.