MA Weather Forecast: 'Summer' Starts Tomorrow

Okay, okay. We know summer doesn't technically start for another month, but that doesn't mean it won't feel like it's here over the next several days.

After a cool, rainy Tuesday, the National Weather Service is predicting sun, and temperatures nearing 90 degrees starting Wednesday.

Here's the next few days' forecast, via NWS:

Tuesday: Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms across the western portion of the state

Tuesday night: Leftover, isolated thunderstorms possible as the front keeps moving through the state; possible patchy fog and lows around 50 to 55 degrees

Wednesday: Plenty of late May sunshine, with high temperatures in the mid- to upper 80s; a few locations may even touch 90; the south shore, Cape and islands could be a bit cooler, but will still likely see high 70s up to 80; dry weather will dominate, although there's a low risk of spotty showers or thunderstorms in the early afternoon and evening

Wednesday night: Temperatures will fall back into the 50s in most locations, with 60 to 65 degrees in some city centers; a touch of patchy fog could develop in some locations toward daybreak

Thursday: Sunshine with warm to mid-level temperatures; highs should reach well into the 80s in most locations; an eastern sea breeze may develop in the early afternoon, cooling the coasts a bit; rain isn't expected

Thursday night, Friday: Possible showers and thunderstorms to the north and west, but by and large Thursday night and Friday are expected to be dry, with warm afternoon temperatures again into the 80s

Here's hoping this holds out through Memorial Day.

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