Overview
- Inland areas are forecast to near 80 degrees Tuesday as southwest winds gust 40 to 50 mph along parts of the coast.
- Northern New Hampshire faces a localized risk of strong storms Tuesday afternoon and evening with damaging gusts, hail, lightning, and heavy rain possible.
- Steady rain is expected Wednesday into Wednesday night, likely reaching Boston by the evening commute with downpours and a chance of thunder.
- Most spots are projected to pick up about a quarter to a half inch of rain, which forecasters say would help ease this year’s shortfall.
- Cooler, drier air follows Thursday and Friday, with scattered showers possible Saturday and a partly sunny, milder Mother’s Day on Sunday.