Sizzling Weekend Expected As Summer Hits Massachusetts

BOSTON — With a comfortable start to the week, Massachusetts residents will start to feel more seasonable warmth as temperatures bump into the 80s starting Friday and continue to rise throughout the weekend.

Thursday will remain a comfortable middleman, with temperatures lingering around the mid-70s, and some areas more inland might even hit 80 by the late afternoon, according to AccuWeather.

There is potential for a few scattered sprinkles and showers that are likely to completely disappear by Saturday, when temperatures are likely to reach 90 degrees in some areas both Saturday and Sunday.

According to AccuWeather, the UV index on Saturday is expected to be at 10, which is very high - so don't forget the sunscreen! Humidity is also expected to increase to 98 percent Saturday as new, warm air makes its way before a sea breeze can set in.

Monday could bring in some change, as a cold front heading into New England from the northwest should be enough to have Bay Staters feeling the humidity, but also maybe experiencing a few showers and thunderstorms.

Here's a breakdown of the weekend's weather, according to AccuWeather:

Thursday

There will be a slight chance of showers, the remainder of the day should be partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. By Thursday night there should be patches of fog after midnight. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy with an average low around 57 degrees.

Friday

Early morning should bring areas of fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 77. Friday night should be mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 87. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. By Sunday night it will be partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Monday

Showers likely, mainly after 3 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Monday night will bring even more showers, mainly before 9 p.m. It should stay mostly cloudy, with a low around 63 and the chance of precipitation will stay at 60 percent.