Boston: 90-Degree Heat to Surge Back in the New Week

By Kristina Pydynowski, Senior Meteorologist

August 16,2015; 9:45PM,EDT

 

 

Heat and humidity is making a comeback around Boston with 90-degree heat surging back to start the new week.
A building ridge of high pressure will keep the door open for heat and humidity to make an extended stay in the Northeast.

Shifting Highs Will Raise High Temperatures

Air conditioners and fans will be abuzz on Monday and Tuesday when temperatures will crack the 90-degree mark in Boston. A high near 80 F is more common this time of year.
"So far this year, Boston has hit 90 or higher on seven days, as of Aug. 16," stated AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski. "During 2014, there were eight days of 90 or higher. The average for Boston is 12 days."
The combination of the heat and humidity will push AccuWeather RealFeel® temperatures to near 95 F during the midday and afternoon hours of Monday and Tuesday.
Residents and visitors are urged to drink plenty of water, wear light clothing and avoid strenuous activities during the day's hottest hours. Remember to never leave children or pets in a sealed vehicle.
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"Heading to the beach will be a good idea [to beat the heat], as temperatures will stay in the 80s and the threat for thunderstorms, especially on Monday, will be low," stated AccuWeather Meteorologist Brian Thompson.
"The water is also more comfortable now that we're in the second half of August," Thompson continued. "Water temperatures are now in the 70s from the southern New England coast through the mid-Atlantic."
Blazing sunshine will dominate Monday before thunderstorms dot the area Tuesday afternoon.

The thunderstorms will not mean that noticeable cooling is in the works for midweek. Temperatures will instead rise back into the middle to upper 80s. Later in the week, cooler air from the ocean may help drop temperatures a bit more as a cold front returns showers and thunderstorms.
Cool air having difficulty reaching the Northeast will be the theme for the remainder of the month.
"While there will be some minor fluctuations in temperature, a persistent ridge of high pressure will keep the warmth and humidity locked into the East through most of the rest of August," added Thompson.