Dry end to the work week will yield to stormy weather for later in the weekend

by Meteorologist Jeb Postle

Overview: An area of low pressure that was responsible for the heavy rain and storms yesterday has already moved out of the area.  In its wake, a closed area of high pressure will remain over the province of Quebec through the first half of the weekend. This will result in a chance of showers for northern New England, while it will remain dry with some clouds mixing in over our area. Temperatures will be comfortable, with highs expected in the low to mid 70s

The best day for outdoor activities this weekend looks to be during the day Saturday, as a cold front will move through the region late Saturday into Sunday with a chance of showers and storms. Behind the cold front, a ridge of high pressure will build in over the region for the start of the work week.

Forecast

Today: Mostly Sunny. High temperature around 73F. Winds from the west at 5-10 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low temperature around 55F. Winds from the west-southwest at 5-10mph.

Friday, August 15^th: Partly cloudy. High temperature around 74F. Light winds from the southwest.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Low temperature around 58F.  Light winds form the west-northwest.

Saturday, AuguSt 16^th:  Patchy fog possible in the morning. Partly cloudy with scattered showers at night and during the overnight. . 30 percent chance of rain High temperature around 77F. Low temperature around. 61F.

Sunday, August 17^th:  Mostly cloudy with scattered showers.  50 percent chance of rain. High temperature around 76F. Low temperature around 60F.

Monday, August 18^th: Mostly sunny. High temperature around 79F. Low temperature around 62F.