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Here’s what Boston meteorologists are saying about Friday’s heat, storms
"Scattered storms expected between 1–9 PM as a cold front moves through. Some could be strong to severe."
National Weather Service: ‘Scattered storms expected between 1–9 PM as a cold front moves through. Some could be strong to severe.’
Heat Advisory remains in effect through 8 PM.
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 25, 2025
Today brings the peak of this heat—many spots (away from the South Coast, Cape, and Islands) will hit the low 90s, with heat index values in the upper 90s to near 100°.
Stay cool and take precautions! 🧊☀️#MAwx #RIwx #CTwx pic.twitter.com/bEiXNN44WW
Scattered storms expected between 1–9 PM as a cold front moves through. Some could be strong to severe.
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 25, 2025
Hazards: damaging winds, heavy rain (localized flooding), small hail, and frequent lightning.
Plenty of outdoor events today—stay weather aware! ⛈️#MAwx #RIwx #CTwx pic.twitter.com/U0JVc2yuyT
Cindy Fitzgibbon, WCVB: ‘Dry Saturday with the chance of showers and storms returning Sunday’
FRIDAY AM weather update ⤵️
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 25, 2025
Near record highs in the low to mid 90°s today with feels like temps around 100° ⛈️ Scattered t-storms develop 2-8pm with a few storms capable of wind damage. Not as hot this weekend #WCVB pic.twitter.com/CKzJuPbvsC
HIGHS TODAY…
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 25, 2025
Near records for the date in the low to mid 90s away from Cape Cod. High humidity will make it feel closer to 100° Scattered t-storms between 2-8pm… a few could have damaging winds in addition to downpours and lightning. ‘When thunder roars head indoors’ #WCVB pic.twitter.com/fzWkYUTkOn
STORM RISK TODAY…
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 25, 2025
Scattered t-storms ahead of a cold front
⛈️Timing: between 2-9pm (NW to SE)
⛈️Coverage: Scattered (not everyone gets hit)
⛈️Severe Risk: Slight (2 out of 5) damaging wind primary threat
⛈️Impact: Brief downpours and lightning as storms pass thru #WCVB pic.twitter.com/eb0UAPnmQP
HUMIDITY…
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 25, 2025
Gets knocked down by the t-storms late today. Dew points drop into the 50s Saturday then creep back up Sunday into early next week #WCVB pic.twitter.com/XQCvHSxayB
NEXT 7 DAYS…
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 25, 2025
Heat peaks today in the low to mid 90s. Scattered t-storms late day ahead of a cold front that ushers in cooler, less humid air to start the weekend. Dry Saturday with the chance of showers and storms returning Sunday. Heating up again early next week #WCVB pic.twitter.com/BG29nojx1a
Chris Lambert, 7News: ‘A few of the storms that fire this afternoon will be capable of damaging wind gusts’
Near record highs today, scattered storms too. pic.twitter.com/uC1n9gqDQW
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 25, 2025
A few of the storms that fire this afternoon will be capable of damaging wind gusts. pic.twitter.com/kLCEnC6ogv
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 25, 2025
Very humid this afternoon/evening. Nice weekend start. pic.twitter.com/K7Bb6QrJkH
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 25, 2025
Showers/storm possible Sunday afternoon. pic.twitter.com/inTLbrA0mJ
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 25, 2025
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