Sunday, May 31, 2015

Boston: Soaking Rain, April-like Chill to Start June

May 31,2015; 11:36PM,EDT
 
 
The weather around Boston will make it hard to believe that June is starting early this week.
While a cold front has swept the recent summer warmth away from Boston, drier air has not followed suit and will take until midweek to pour in.
Umbrellas will instead be a necessity through Tuesday as a slow-moving storm system allows periods of rain to persist.

The rain threatens to slow down commuters, both on the ground and in the air. Outdoor plans will likely have to be moved indoors or postponed. This includes the baseball game between the Red Sox and Minnesota Twins.
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There is also concern for the rain to pour down heavily at times, especially Monday night. Flash flooding may ensue in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Downpours will create hazards for motorists by reducing visibility and heightening the risk of vehicles hydroplaning at highway speeds.
In addition to umbrellas, residents and visitors will want to grab a jacket before heading outside through Tuesday.
RELATED:
Detailed Boston Forecast
Boston Interactive Weather Radar
AccuWeather.com MinuteCast® for Boston

The first two days of June will feel like the calendar has been flipped back to April with high temperatures held to the 50s and AccuWeather RealFeel® temperatures not rising out of the 40s.
While the chilly rain is not how many would like to usher in June, it is beneficial. The United States Drought Monitor reported on Thursday that the region is in the midst of a moderate drought. Boston had only received nine percent of its typical May rainfall as of Saturday.

The return of some sunshine will come at midweek, but temperatures will remain well below normal. A high in the lower 70s is more typical in early June.
Temperatures should rebound later in the week.

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