Rainy Summer In MA Here To Stay? Long-Range Forecast Says So

MASSACHUSETTS — Severe thunderstorms are rolling through the state early in the week, continuing a wet start to the summer. The National Weather Service's long-range outlook says that trend is likely to continue.

The forecast shows most of the Northeast is likely to get above-average precipitation in its 8-to-14-day outlook. The forecast notes that there's a 33 to 40 percent chance of higher precipitation from July 10 to 16.

This continues the soggy weather Massachusetts is experiencing with the potential for severe thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday. The weather service said torrential rain, street flooding and lightning are the biggest threats.

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Fortunately, temperatures are anticipated to be mild in the long-range forecast. Most of the state is in the leaning-to-below-average temperatures category.

That will come as a relief: highs are expected to hit 87 degrees in Boston on Thursday and Friday. Worcester's forecast calls for a high of 90 degrees on Thursday and 88 degrees on Friday. Then Saturday and Sunday will bring a chance of showers across the state.

For the long-range outlook, some other parts of the country won't be as lucky. The heat wave that's pummeled much of the South is anticipated to continue, especially in Texas and Florida.

Check out the full long-range outlook at the National Weather Service's website.