Monday Afternoon: Slight Rain Chance, Then Beautiful Tuesday Ahead

Today’s Bottom Line: There’s just a 20-24% chance of light rain showers after 3 p.m., so your Monday afternoon plans are mostly safe. It’ll be mild at 71°, but breezy with gusts up to 33 mph from the southwest—keep that in mind if you’re heading outside. Tonight clears out nicely, dropping to around 59°.

What’s Coming This Week

Hang onto your hats, folks—we’re about to get a taste of summer. Tuesday is shaping up to be absolutely gorgeous: mostly sunny, highs near 77°, and light winds. Perfect day for that spring cleanup, a round of golf, or firing up the grill for the first time this season. The National Weather Service forecasters are confident in this warmth, especially inland away from the coast.

But here’s the curveball: Tuesday night into Wednesday, we’re watching for scattered thunderstorms and showers, mainly between 8 p.m. and 3 a.m. There’s a 40% chance of precipitation, and while the risk of severe weather remains low for Boston proper, the NWS is monitoring the potential for stronger storms, particularly west of I-91 in interior areas. If you’re planning an evening event Tuesday, have a backup plan or keep an eye on the radar after sunset.

Wednesday looks even warmer—potentially reaching the low 80s inland—but again, scattered thunderstorms are possible during the afternoon and evening. The good news: rainfall amounts should stay light (under a tenth of an inch in most places). Still, if you’re heading to a Red Sox or Celtics game midweek, pack an umbrella just in case.

Practical Planning

Monday: Mow the lawn if you’ve been waiting—conditions are decent, just watch out for those gusty winds. If you need rain gear for any outdoor work, a good rain jacket will keep you dry without the bulk.

Tuesday: This is your day. Get outside, enjoy the warmth, and don’t waste it on indoor activities if you can help it. Waterproof boots would be smart to have on hand for any muddy spots from recent rains.

Wednesday: Still warm, but be ready for storms. If you’re planning anything outdoors, aim for the morning.

Looking Ahead

A backdoor front may move in Thursday through Saturday, bringing cooler air—especially to eastern Massachusetts, where temps could dip into the 40s or lower 50s. There’s still uncertainty about exactly where this front sets up, but the NWS is watching it closely. By early next week, we’ll be back to more seasonable spring temperatures.

Enjoy this warm stretch while it lasts—it’s not every April we get summerlike days in New England!