Wednesday Forecast

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7:27AM

DAYS 1-5 (NOVEMBER 11-15)…
Everything going about as expected with the coastal (or just off the coast) storm system making Veterans Day damp, chilly, and windy. This system was expected to under-produce in rainfall based on model forecasts, and is doing that, though a few bands of moderate to heavier rain are still possible this morning as this system intensifies and moves northeastward off the New England coast. Some minor to locally moderate coastal flooding is expected near high tide times today, with east-facing and north-facing coastlines most vulnerable. The storm exits in full tonight and clouds that start to clear out later in the day far inland will finally exit most of the coastline, though some lower cloudiness may linger in parts of southeastern MA, only to spread over more of the region as high and middle clouds increase from the west on Thursday ahead of a Great Lakes low pressure area pushing a front toward New England from the west. By later Thursday, an overcast will be dominant and some additional wet weather is likely. But this system will also be moving right along and drier air will sweep in behind its first cold front for Friday, along with a gusty wind but fairly mild air. The colder air lies behind a second front which will pass from northwest to southeast Friday evening, not without the risk of a rain shower and even a snow shower over areas further northwest of Boston if the cold air comes in quickly enough while any precipitation is still falling. On Saturday expect just enough instability around for passing clouds interrupting bright sun. A few of these clouds may even produce a passing sprinkle or snow flurry. By Sunday, a sunnier but chilly November day is expected.
TODAY: Overcast morning with periods of rain and drizzle along with areas of fog. Mainly cloudy afternoon with lingering sprinkles of rain, but enough breaking of clouds for possible sun in northwestern RI, central MA, and southwestern NH for a while. Highs 45-51. Wind NE to N 15-25 MPH with higher gusts, especially along the coast, gradually diminishing during the afternoon.
TONIGHT: Variably cloudy southeastern MA, partly cloudy elsewhere. Fog forming in some valleys. Lows 38-45. Wind N up to 10 MPH but still gusty near the coast very early, then becoming light variable.
THURSDAY: Some early sun possible otherwise mainly cloudy. Rain showers arrive west to east by late. Highs 48-55. Wind light variable in the morning, S 5-15 MPH in the afternoon.
THURSDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with rain showers evening, ending west to east with breaking clouds overnight. Lows in the 40s. Wind S 10-20 MPH shifting to W with some higher gusts.
FRIDAY: Sunshine and passing clouds. Highs 55-62. Wind W 15-25 MPH
FRIDAY NIGHT: Lots of clouds evening with a passing rain shower, perhaps mix/snow shower northwest of Boston. A quick temperature drop possible evening leading to overnight lows in the 30s. Wind W 10-20 MPH with higher gusts, shifting to NW.
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy. Isolated rain/snow showers possible. Gusty wind. Highs 45-52.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows 26-33. Highs 45-52.

DAYS 6-10 (NOVEMBER 16-20)…
A stretch of mainly dry weather with temperatures rebounding to above to much above normal. Perhaps a risk of rain showers by the end of the period.

DAYS 11-15 (NOVEMBER 21-25)…
A mainly dry pattern continues and at least starts warmer than normal, though a passing system about the middle of the period may produce some unsettled weather and a shot of cold air may arrive late in the period.

45 thoughts on “Wednesday Forecast”

  4. Thanks, TK.

    Thick mist here in Sudbury. Typical November day!

    And a Thank You to all the veterans and for those who serve.

  5. Thank you, TK. Wow, you have an uncanny ability to forecast. Almost all forecasts had Boston getting lots of rain. That clearly didn’t materialize. I don’t know the totals, but I can’t imagine Boston being even close to a quarter inch.

    I’m as far from being a militaristic person as you can get. Don’t like wars, guns, can’t even watch gun violence on a TV show. But, I have enormous respect for the men and women in uniform who volunteer their service, get paid a pittance, and risk their lives. I know there are a few bad eggs out there, yet the vast majority of U.S. military are good, law-abiding people. Their selfless heroism is exemplified by the rescue of 70 Kurds from imminent death at the hands of ISIS. This happened two weeks ago. One U.S. soldier was killed in action. He’s my hero this Veterans Day.

    1. Well stated Joshua. I’m with you 100%.

      My dad landed in Normandy during WWII and marched all the way
      to Germany. He saw it all. He wouldn’t talk about it until 1 year or so
      before his passing. The stories he told were blood curdling.

      These men and woman are heroes.

      I only wish we would take better care of them all when they come home.

  7. JP Dave, your father was a great hero.

    When I went to Holland in 1980 the war was not as distant a memory as it is today. I volunteered in a nursing home in 1981 and got to speak with several former Dutch resistance fighters as well as others who had been through Nazi terror. Americans like your father, JP Dave, were their heroes. They lived through hell for 5 years, and were truly liberated by the allies and subsequently prospered under the Marshall plan and post-war rebuilding.

  8. Here in Hingham last night and this morning felt like last February (without the snow) all over again. Everyone else was getting light amounts of precip and we were getting moderate to sometimes heavy rain from around midnight through rush hour. Don’t have a rain gauge but I bet we picked up close to a half inch.

    My dad served in WW2 (radio man in a B-24). Flew 25 missions mostly either night bombing or carpetbagging missions over Germany and Norway. He’s still going strong at 93 which reminds me that I have to find his notes that he kept of his time in the USAAF and of each of the missions he was on.

    While I think it’s very important to acknowledge their sacrifices and service..I also think that what we can do for them when the return is even more important (services, job training, complete medical care, etc).

  9. Heading to Woburn’s Veterans Day parade and ceremony.

    My son will be marching with the high school band south on Main Street to the center where the ceremony will be. My father’s name will be read on the list of deceased Veterans for the first time. Taking my mom down there now. Not the best weather day, but we’re such a close city that we’ll keep each other warm just be all being there together.

  11. On this day to celebrate heroes I’m sad to say I lost mine. Mac passed away this morning. He was home with his family which was what he so much wanted. And he is at peace. I am so grateful to you all for the live and support you gave to him and to me both here and on FB. I’m thinking there is one huge golf tournament in heaven tonight

    1. Dear Vicki,

      I offer my condolences to you, your family, your (Mac’s) friends and relatives. It is so sad to hear of Mac’s passing. You were his hero, as he was yours. He is looking down at you right now and blessing his angel, Vicki.

      There really aren’t any words to describe the sorrow I feel for you. Be comforted in the knowledge that you and Mac shared a life of love and friendship together.

      Take care, Vicki.

      1. Vicki….I’m so sorry to hear of Mac’s passing. I’ll touch base with you later. Please hang in there and celebrate Mac’s life..from how you have described him it certainly sounds like he lived a great one!

    2. Vicki I’m so very sorry to hear this news , so sorry Vicki . Please let us know if you need anything .

  12. Vicki,

    I am very very sorry to hear about the passing of Mac. There is no doubt he is an angel in heaven and finally playing the game he loved again. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  13. Keith,

    My Dad passed away six days ago just 13 days short of his 98th birthday. He flew 30 missions as a B-24 waist gunner in WWII. Similar to a comment above, he really only started talking about his experiences during the last few years of his life. My Dad is the hero that I am thinking of the most today.

    I now have a box of photos and other memorabilia from his service. When I feel ready, I will start looking through them.

    1. Stephen were your dad’s missions in Europe? Day or Night? My dad flew mostly night missions and for the most part he called them “milk runs” with little flak or fighter opposition. I can only imagine how scary day missions must have been.

      My dad talked alot of about the war but mostly about his outfit and being in the service. He was very interested in the history of it all. About 10 years ago there was air show up at the Beverly airport where they had B25, B17s and B24 on display. He was like a kid a in the candy shop 🙂

      1. Yes, they were mostly day missions over France and Germany. They often returned with damage from flak. My Dad also had the job of photographing past and future targets. One day a different crew used their plane. It was shot down.

        1. Stephen…my father experienced something similar. He was in the hospital at one point with a mastoid infection and the plane he was supposed to be on for that mission was destroyed by flak and all were lost.

    2. Stephen I send hugs and love. What an amazing man. God bless him. God sure blessed you with a special dad and hero

  14. Vicki, I am so sorry for your loss, It stinks that the nice people have to go through these diseases, My condolences to you and your family It is really tough seeing people pass away as he did even when the person is not family, but having the person that you put the ring passing away must be very hard. I know he is probably playing the sport he loves and looking down at you and your family.

  15. Oh, Vicki…I am so sorry. You and your family have been in my prayers. I am sure there’s a party going on at the “19th Hole” in Heaven.

    Be strong!

  16. Oh, Vicki – I just got home awhile ago. I am really crying and I am so sorry. I have been praying for him. I know we have never met but this blog has been like family to me. My condolences for you and your family. I am sure he is looking down at you and your family with a lot of love. I will be praying for you too. If there is anything at any time that I can do – if I can – let me know.

  17. Vicki… Something told me to look on my blog before taking my mom out to lunch.

    I am SO VERY SORRY to hear about Mac. I know I never was able to meet him in person but I felt like I had just from knowing you here. Please accept my condolences. I’ll be thinking of you and your family. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.

  19. Very sorry to hear of your loss Vicki. Thinking of you and yours. Glad he could go at home and in peace. Remember, good memories never die.

    A big thank you to all the veterans today as well, it takes a real hero to risk your safety for the freedom of others.

  20. Vicki, I was just about to message you on Facebook and stopped here at the blog first. My heart is so very heavy for you right now. i am heading into to Facebook now to send you my phone number and don’t hesitate to use it.

  22. I’m sooo very sorry to hear about Mac. I know there’s not much anyone can say at this delicate time right now but just know you have people thinking about you and praying for you.

  26. I don’t know what to say. You are all amazing and Mac knew it too. I do suspect if there is a clap of thunder anywhere in the world tonight, it will be the cheer for Mac’s first hole in one. Bless you all. Thank you all.

    1. God Bless Mac, Vicki !

      I hope you and your family had the opportunity to be with him when he died. I was able to be by my mom’s side 4+ years ago when she died. I found that to be comforting.

      I look forward to hearing some Mac stories down the road if you’d ever like to share any.

      My condolences to everyone. Tom

      1. Thank you Tom. We were with Mac and he went peacefully and quickly. I have a ton of Mac stories and you may see them pop up on FB 🙂

        We plan to do the same thing we did for both of our dads. Mac didn’t like the sadness of wakes and funerals. We waited with both our dads until all family from far could be together and then and a celebration of their lives with family and friends. It may be into the new year, but I am hoping you will all be able to attend.

  29. I’m a little late – haven’t been online much today – Vicki, I am shattered – I am so sorry to hear about Mac, sending prayers and love to you and your family. I sent you a message on FB – if you need anything, please let us all know.

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