What Boston meteorologists are saying about Monday’s heat, possible thunderstorms
"For most of us, the highest chance of thunder comes in the midst of heat and humidity this afternoon."
National Weather Service: ‘Will have to monitor potential for isolated strong to severe storms this afternoon across eastern New [England]’
[830 AM: Current Radar] An abundance of clouds and a few spot showers at mid morning, will give way to partly sunny, hot and humid weather with afternoon. Afternoon heat indices will reach over 100 degrees in many locations away from the Cape/Islands. pic.twitter.com/bZMkoW3vhe
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 20, 2020
[830 AM: Current Radar] An abundance of clouds and a few spot showers at mid morning, will give way to partly sunny, hot and humid weather with afternoon. Afternoon heat indices will reach over 100 degrees in many locations away from the Cape/Islands. pic.twitter.com/bZMkoW3vhe
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 20, 2020
[6 AM] One more day of oppressive heat and humidity. The heat advisory was expanded to include much of the south coast. Will have to monitor potential for isolated strong to severe storms this afternoon across eastern New Eng. pic.twitter.com/InxKXZNplM
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 20, 2020
[430 am] A cluster of showers with brief heavy rainfall and isolated thunder in southern CT will move across southern RI between 5 and 6 am. pic.twitter.com/YidpA5V7N8
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 20, 2020
Several Eastern US locations broke or tied their record high temperatures for July 19th. A few additional locations exceeded or came close to the 100 degree mark, but did not reach their record for the date. pic.twitter.com/ZEpLzVM2EX
— NWS Eastern Region (@NWSEastern) July 19, 2020
Cindy Fitzgibbon, WCVB: ‘As temps climb over 90° this afternoon it will push the heat index over 100°’
SOUPY…
Dew point temps running in the low to mid 70°s at 10am. Tropical humidity! As temps climb over 90° this afternoon it will push the heat index over 100°. Take it easy out there today! Humidity drops a bit tomorrow #WCVB pic.twitter.com/8yf6AsHOwI— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 20, 2020
MONDAY morning weather update…
Heat Advisory today 🥵 as the heat index comes up over 100° with a t-storm risk this afternoon #wcvb pic.twitter.com/mb8Io1yW3B— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 20, 2020
T-STORM RISK 2-8PM TODAY…
A cold front will trigger a few hit or miss t-storms between 2-8pm. Downpours and lightning are the primary impacts although a few could turn severe with strong winds. #WCVB pic.twitter.com/lpZNKNSAy7— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 20, 2020
HEAT ADVISORY until 8pm…
Heat Index values near or over 100° for several hours midday into the afternoon. Take it easy and stay hydrated today! #wcvb pic.twitter.com/wgQdliY18z— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 20, 2020
Shiri Spear, Boston 25 News: ‘Today should mark the 4th day of 90+ degree heat this year in #Boston’
Highs in the 90s for most today with heat indices 100°+ 😳🥵#newengland #boston #mawx #nhwx @boston25 pic.twitter.com/cV19jfQnrI
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) July 20, 2020
For real…
Have a cooling plan today. pic.twitter.com/VNffb5aiQ4— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) July 20, 2020
Today should mark the 4th day of 90+ degree heat this year in #Boston…. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/pMjyKOhpxV
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) July 20, 2020
Although heat & humidy are my #1 concern, hit-or-miss storms w/locally heavy rain, frequent lightning & possible damaging winds are also expected this afternoon. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/A9tDtq5SoR
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) July 20, 2020
More 90s in the #Boston area today. A few strong-severe t-storms are expected this afternoon. @boston25 #mawx pic.twitter.com/LgMqCKLjnE
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) July 20, 2020
Chris Lambert, 7News: ‘Still hot [Tuesday], but humidity drops off significantly’
Hot and humid today as the heat index tops 100. Few isolated storms to track too. pic.twitter.com/PU892mOa0M
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 20, 2020
Few showers continue to zip through southern New England. pic.twitter.com/rDbiCdmiHi
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 20, 2020
3 in a row makes it a heat wave. Boston should clinched that today. Day 4 for many tomorrow, esp. away from the coast. pic.twitter.com/Uh9i2X51Nv
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 20, 2020
Dry tomorrow too… scattered showers and storms return Wednesday and Thursday. pic.twitter.com/shXl8HSWdH
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 20, 2020
Still hot tomorrow, but humidity drops off significantly. pic.twitter.com/W80DhJGiAM
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 20, 2020
Few isolated afternoon storms. Gusty winds, downpours the main risk. pic.twitter.com/QGQjMDJnuO
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 20, 2020
Mid 90s for temps, low to mid 70s for dew points. Heat index 100-104 for much of eastern Mass. pic.twitter.com/YsnPdoYhk2
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 20, 2020
Heat advisory today as heat index tops 100 for many. pic.twitter.com/vXBAXTx6r6
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 20, 2020
Matt Noyes, NBC10 Boston and NECN: ‘For most of us, the highest chance of thunder comes in the midst of heat and humidity this afternoon’
Strong thunder is, however, a possibility later this afternoon, from 3 PM to 8 PM, with another weak disturbance that will have plenty of heat and humidity to work with for potential thunderstorm energy. Our exclusive @nbc10boston @necn forecast system is showing ~40% chance.
— 1DegreeOutside (@1DegreeOutside) July 20, 2020
In addition to storms that are Cape bound, just started tracking this little downpour crossing Route 1 headed into Mansfield MA – if it survives, will move east through Bridgewater and Hanson. Live radar now on @nbc10boston simulcast on @necn – see you there. pic.twitter.com/YRUZZw3qyO
— 1DegreeOutside (@1DegreeOutside) July 20, 2020
For most of us, the highest chance of thunder comes in the midst of heat and humidity this afternoon – on Cape Cod and at the South Coast, highest chance is actually now through next two hours. Tracking these storms live on @nbc10boston simulcast on @necn right now. pic.twitter.com/hFEsnNgGIT
— 1DegreeOutside (@1DegreeOutside) July 20, 2020
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