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Humidity: 96%
Visibility: 0 mi
Wind: 5 mph NE

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Tuesday

August 14

Shower/thunderstorm

83° 69°
Wednesday

August 15

Partly sunny; humid

87° 73°
Thursday

August 16

Partly sunny; humid

87° 72°
Friday

August 17

A p.m. t-storm

82° 73°
Saturday

August 18

A t-storm possible

81° 67°

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The weather will be unsettled for the next few days. Here’s David Epstein’s forecast. August 10, 2018 | 9:51 AM

Webster, MA - August 04, 2018: Buildings on Main Street were damaged by the tornado in Webster, MA on August 04, 2018. A tornado, along with intense rain, hit Central Massachusetts Saturday morning, downing trees, damaging buildings, and causing power outages in Webster and Dudley, officials said. A brief tornado warning had been issued Saturday morning for areas south of Worcester, but it expired at 10:45 a.m. Severe storms were also sweeping across the eastern part of the state, with the potential for flash flooding, throughout the afternoon. (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff) section: metro reporter:

Tornadoes on the East Coast may be a sign of things to come August 8, 2018 | 4:06 PM

Here’s the timing of the scattered rain and thunderstorms forecast August 8, 2018 | 9:57 AM

David Epstein: How long will this oppressive heat last? August 6, 2018 | 11:40 AM

Kids cool off in fountain on the Rose Kennedy Greenway on summer afternoon in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. June 21, 2016. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Map: Here’s how hot it will feel today August 6, 2018 | 9:17 AM

The start of Pan-Mass Challenge in 2016.

Here’s David Epstein’s weekend weather forecast August 3, 2018 | 5:00 AM

Here's David Epstein's weekend weather forecast July 27, 2018 | 5:00 AM

Boston, MA--7/17/2018-- People duck down as a heavy rain falls in Downtown Crossing. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

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Here’s the timing of the rain forecast today and tomorrow July 25, 2018 | 9:42 AM

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'It's not the heat, it's the humidity,' explained by David Epstein July 23, 2018 | 3:11 PM

weekend weather forecast

After perfect weather today, things goes downhill for the weekend July 20, 2018 | 9:38 AM

Boston, MA - May 15, 2018: Pedestrians cross Tremont Street during an evening thunderstorm in Boston, MA on May 15 2018. Much of Massachusetts faces an “enhanced” risk of severe weather as a powerful weather system moves through the region Tuesday. (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff) section: metro reporter:

Live updates: Thunderstorms are rolling across Massachusetts July 17, 2018 | 11:59 AM

A June nor’easter is bringing rainfall to the area Monday morning and cool temperatures all day.

Here’s when and where thunderstorms are forecast today July 17, 2018 | 9:38 AM

Boston skyline and harbor.

Here's David Epstein's weekend weather forecast July 12, 2018 | 4:05 PM

BOSTON, MA - 07/07/2018 Juan Cruz Mondragon, a lifegaurd at Revere Beach for the past year, takes part in a surfboard drill. After 7 drownings this summer, a closer look is being taken at the safety of Massachusetts beaches, ponds and lakes. Erin Clark for the Boston Globe

How Tropical Storm Chris could affect Massachusetts July 9, 2018 | 1:04 PM

In this geocolor image GOES-16 satellite image taken Sunday, July 8, 2018, at 15:00 UTC, shows Tropical Storm Beryl, center right, moving across the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea, and Tropical Storm Chris, top left, off the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Storm Chris to avoid New England July 8, 2018 | 2:16 PM

David Epstein: What’s the weather going to be like the rest of the summer? July 6, 2018 | 5:00 PM

Lowell, MA: 6-18-18: Three pedestrians with matching umbrellas stay dry during a rain storm on Aiken Street in Lowell early this evening. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff)

Map: Here’s the timing of the heavy rain and thunderstorms expected today July 6, 2018 | 9:11 AM

DENNIS, MA - 07/02/2018 A family walks to Haigus Beach to spend the day at the shore to enjoy the mild weather in the days leading up to the Fourth of July. Erin Clark for the Boston Globe

David Epstein: What to expect from this weekend's weather July 6, 2018 | 5:00 AM

Boston, MA - 7/1/18 - A life guard mans his post.

It's hot! People act accordingly on the beach in South Boston.
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When this heat wave is expected to end July 5, 2018 | 9:15 AM

As Boston sizzled over the weekend, residents took to the Dorchester and South Boston waterfront to find relief from the heat. Pictured: Swimmers cooled off at the Castle Island Beach in South Boston Saturday.

Here’s the timing of the potential rain and thunderstorms today July 3, 2018 | 8:42 AM

Boston, MA - 6/11/2017 - Kymani Delice(CQ),8, plays in the water spray on the Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston, MA, June 11, 2017. Highs are expected to reach the mid-90s Sunday afternoon, marking the first day of a potential heat wave. (Keith Bedford/Globe Staff)

Here’s how hot it will get today July 2, 2018 | 10:34 AM

6/27/2014 - Chatham, MA - Sun revelers enjoy the beach in front of the Chatham Bars Inn. For Address section feature on Cape Cod town of Chatham, MA. Item: 070614LocationPics. Dina Rudick/Globe Staff

David Epstein: 'This could end up being one of the longest heat waves on record for some communities' June 29, 2018 | 11:46 AM

7/04/2014 - Charlestown, MA - Parker Lippitt, cq, 2, leads her father, Andy Lippitt, on a puddle-jumping tour of Charlestown, MA on July 4, 2014. They were making the most of the rains brought by Hurricane Arthur. Dina Rudick/Globe Staff

Follow live weather updates from Boston meteorologists June 28, 2018 | 9:48 AM

Maps: Here’s how much rain is in the forecast — and when it's expected to fall June 28, 2018 | 9:27 AM

Here’s how hot it could get in Massachusetts this weekend June 27, 2018 | 11:51 AM

Ross Phifer, of Hanover, enjoys a good book in the shade from a tree at the beach in Hingham Harbor on a perfect summer day.

Don’t panic. This weekend's weather won’t be a total washout. June 22, 2018 | 9:36 AM

Boston-07/26/2016-The heat wave continued in the Boston area, as children cooled off in the Frog Pond in Boston Common. Boston Globe staff photo by John Tlumacki(metro)

5 maps detailing Monday's ‘excessive heat’ and ‘severe’ thunderstorms June 18, 2018 | 9:40 AM

Whatever it takes — Dana Rivers of Hudson tried to beat the heat while landscaping the Berkeley Community Garden in Boston's South End today.

What meteorologists are saying about the severe weather moving across the region June 18, 2018 | 9:36 AM

Francky Andrebil enjoys the breeze across Boston Harbor while standing just off the Head Island Causeway in South Boston.

Dave Epstein: It could feel close to 100 degrees in parts of New England today June 17, 2018 | 9:57 PM

This undated photo provided by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce shows Coast Guard Beach on Cape Cod in Massachusetts.

David Epstein: Get ready for two beach days this weekend June 15, 2018 | 5:00 AM