Map: Here’s how hot it could get Thursday
Boston is getting a glimpse of summer weather with the arrival of balmy temperatures Thursday.
The National Weather Service is predicting mostly sunny skies and potentially record-breaking high temperatures in the low to mid 90s for most of the state.
If you’re looking to escape the heat then look no further than the S-shoreline of RI & MA where highs in the 70s await. 😎 pic.twitter.com/tTRzREKxOV
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) May 17, 2017
Summer is here for the near-term. Likely we’ll break some record highs Thursday, coming close today. pic.twitter.com/rM9Ujvqp4L
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) May 17, 2017
The weather is just a preview of summer temperatures, according NWS meteorologist Alan Dunham. A cold front is sweeping in Friday, bringing temperatures back down to the lower 70s and high-mid 60s for the weekend.