What Boston meteorologists are saying about the wildfire smoke and weather this weekend

[4 AM] Any outdoor plans today? Mainly dry weather this morning gives way to scattered showers & #thunderstorms this afternoon. A few storms may contain small #hail, gusty winds & heavy downpours. Cooler than normal with highs only in the 60s. Light winds. #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx pic.twitter.com/tMnaDXjeV8

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) June 9, 2023

[Scattered T-Storms between Noon & 10 PM] Dry weather dominates this morning, but scattered showers & thunderstorms develop this afternoon & evening. The strongest storms may contain small hail, brief heavy rain & gusty winds. Primary time of concern is between Noon & 10 pm. pic.twitter.com/lXZ9JOT1aI

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) June 9, 2023

The Air Quality Alert continues in CT, RT & southernmost MA. @boston25 #mawx #wildfires #smoke pic.twitter.com/S472BMVhiR

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) June 9, 2023

Stormy weather is expected on the way back from school & work today… A couple storms may even pop by lunchtime! @Boston25 #mawx #newengland pic.twitter.com/Z6bB1y7ecy

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) June 9, 2023

Afternoon storms will move slowly, leading to localized downpours. Some spots may pick up 1" rainfall, although the general rule will be less than that. @Boston25 #mawx #boston #newengland pic.twitter.com/ixQaXeOHGN

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) June 9, 2023

More widespread rain and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon. The weekend will warm with a few showers still around tomorrow then brighter weather Sunday. @boston25 #mawx #boston pic.twitter.com/JKxy0ESCdR

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) June 9, 2023

Scattered showers and storms this afternoon with weekend improvements pic.twitter.com/nmoy2trBJ3

— Josh Wurster (@joshwurster_) June 9, 2023

Here's the map Friday afternoon. It looks a lot like Tuesday. Expect some thunderstorms. Lightning, downpours, and maybe some gusty winds or small hail. The threat is from noon -9pm. #wcvb pic.twitter.com/0L2jpZ8qqs

— Mike Wankum (@MetMikeWCVB) June 9, 2023

I don't expect an outbreak of severe weather Friday afternoon, but here are a few of the things I'll be monitoring as thunderstorms rumble through. #wcvb pic.twitter.com/y8NtNcmGkt

— Mike Wankum (@MetMikeWCVB) June 9, 2023

The weekend is looking pretty good. Air quality will improve and temps will climb. We may see a few spotty showers Saturday afternoon but the threat is minor. Sunday is the pick of the weekend. #wcvb pic.twitter.com/wYGRDmByLm

— Mike Wankum (@MetMikeWCVB) June 9, 2023

It looks like we are headed for more of a summertime forecast. Warm temps, sunshine and a few thunderstorms. The best chances for rain will be Friday afternoon and again next Tuesday. #wcvb pic.twitter.com/amATCKJvOl

— Mike Wankum (@MetMikeWCVB) June 9, 2023