Clear skies and warm temperatures tonight. Patchy fog will be possible inland.
On the calendar, it’s official: summer is here. However, the heat started early. Today marks 44 days of afternoon highs reaching at least 90 degrees so far this year.
The heat will persist as the chance of showers and thunderstorms increases with the return of southwesterly flow.
Tonight: Mostly clear, warm, patchy fog.
Tuesday: Near-record highs as afternoon temperatures and humidity combine for ‘feels like’ temperatures in the triple digits. Lows in the 70s. Afternoon highs in the 90s inland, upper 80s to low 90s along the beaches. Winds ESE 5-10 mph.
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m., 20 percent.
Thursday - Weekend: The south-southwesterly wind returns, bringing an increasing chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Tropics: We are monitoring a spot 600 miles east-northeast of Bermuda. Development chances are decreasing as wind shear impacts the area of low pressure.
Sunrise: 6:25 a.m.
Sunset: 8:32 p.m.