WEATHER

Weekend Weather: Heat, Storms, and a Hurricane Watch

Boston, USAMon Aug 18 2025

Hot and Humid Start

  • Temperatures: Upper 80s to low 90s
  • Conditions: Hot and humid

Afternoon Storms

  • Cold Front: Moves in, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms
  • Potential Hazards:
  • Gusty winds
  • Heavy downpours

Cooler Relief

  • Behind the Front: Cooler, more comfortable air moves in
  • Temperatures: Drop to the 70s and low 80s
  • Humidity: Eases up
  • Weather: Sunshine with a chance of a few showers between late Tuesday and Thursday

Hurricane Erin

  • Category: 5
  • Path: Expected to move parallel to the East Coast
  • Potential Impacts:
  • Dangerous rip currents
  • Rough surf for south-facing beaches
  • Uncertainty: Small changes in path could significantly impact next week's weather

Weekend Outlook

  • Friday and Beyond: High pressure brings pleasant and seasonable weather
  • Stay Weather-Aware: Be prepared for changing conditions

questions

    How do small changes in the track of Hurricane Erin impact the forecast for next week, and what are the underlying scientific principles?
    Could the prediction of Hurricane Erin's path be a cover for a secret government weather experiment?
    Are the scattered showers and thunderstorms actually a distraction from a more sinister weather-related agenda?

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