New England enjoys sunny weekend before thunderstorms return Monday

Across Maine, New Hampshire and the Boston area, high pressure is delivering an extended stretch of sunny, warm weather through the weekend. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid‑70s to mid‑80s °F with low humidity, providing comfortable conditions for outdoor activities.

The National Weather Service notes that the dry spell will end early next week as daytime heating raises the risk of afternoon thunderstorms on Monday. While widespread severe weather is not anticipated, any storms could bring lightning and brief heavy rain. The forecast also highlights a lingering drought along the regional corridor, underscoring the need for future rain.