2 Storm Threats, Summer Heat For July 4 Week Across MA

MASSACHUSETTS — A shot of summer heat and natural fireworks are in store for Massachusetts for those planning ahead of the July 4 holiday week.

While there are no 100-degree temperatures in the forecast like last week, it will be near 90 degrees for part of the week, with the biggest chance of severe storms coming on Tuesday and Thursday.

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There are no weather alerts for Monday as the high temperature stays in the low 80s with humidity in check and plenty of sunshine.

But things take a turn on Tuesday as the heat and humidity build.

A high of 89 is forecast for Boston and that will bring a threat of thunderstorms that could be severe. The National Weather Service is forecasting up to a quarter-inch of rain for many, with higher totals for those who get hit with one of the thunderstorms.

The NWS said the thunderstorm threat will last until 2 a.m. on Wednesday morning.

Wednesday will be a hot and drier day with a high temperature of 90 degrees.

Thursday will bring the next chance of afternoon storms with a high of 88 degrees.

That should set the stage for a beautiful 4th of July weekend with mostly sunny skies and a high of 80 on Friday, sunny with a high of 84 on Saturday and sunny with a high of 89 on Sunday.

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(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)