Mini Wave Of Heat Returns In MA This Weekend

MARLBOROUGH, MA — After a slight dip into autumn with temperatures in the 60s — and even a brush with a nor'easter — summer will return this weekend.

Temperatures in central and eastern Massachusetts will edge up toward 90 on Friday and Saturday, according to current forecasts. It won't be a return to the brutal heat from earlier this month — but enough to remind that summer isn't done yet.

Drought conditions will also persist in the coming days, with no rain in sight.

On Thursday, the National Weather Service issued a special statement about high fire danger due to the drought and humidity levels down around 35 percent. The state has already seen two serious brush fires this week at natural areas in Saugus and Natick.

Here's a look at the weekend forecast in the area from the National Weather Service:

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light west wind.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.