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A wet start to Saturday across Massachusetts<\/strong><\/p>\n Rain has once again found its way into the weekend weather forecast<\/strong> for most of Massachusetts<\/strong>, continuing a remarkably wet pattern. This Saturday, May 31<\/strong>, begins with heavy, localized downpours<\/strong> early in the morning. Boston<\/strong> is on track to close May 2025<\/strong> as one of the five wettest months ever recorded<\/strong> in the city. Currently ranked fifth, it could rise to third place depending on how much precipitation falls today.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Timing and intensity of the rain<\/strong><\/p>\n Rain is not expected to persist throughout the day<\/strong>. The most active period<\/strong> for precipitation will be between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m.<\/strong>. During these early hours, some cells may bring thunder<\/strong> and result in brief but intense rainfall<\/strong>, potentially causing localized flooding<\/strong> in areas with poor drainage.<\/p>\n After this short but intense burst of rain, the forecast calls for a mix of sun and clouds<\/strong> through the rest of the day. There’s only a minor chance of pop-up showers<\/strong> later in the afternoon, so most of Saturday\u2019s daylight hours should stay dry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rainfall distribution and expected totals<\/strong><\/p>\n The heaviest rainfall totals<\/strong> are expected across central and western Massachusetts<\/strong>, where 1 to 2 inches<\/strong> of rain may accumulate. In Worcester<\/strong>, this marks the 11th consecutive Saturday<\/strong> with measurable rainfall; for Boston<\/strong>, it\u2019s the ninth out of the last 12<\/strong>.<\/p>\n While the rain won\u2019t be prolonged, its intensity and timing<\/strong> might affect morning events<\/strong>. Outdoor sports<\/strong>, including soccer and baseball games<\/strong>, could be impacted by saturated fields and unsafe conditions<\/strong> during or shortly after the early morning rainfall window.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Saturday temperatures and humidity<\/strong><\/p>\n Despite the wet start, Saturday will feel warm and a bit humid<\/strong>. Afternoon highs are expected to reach near 70\u00b0F (21\u00b0C)<\/strong>, providing a relatively pleasant feel once the rain clears.<\/p>\n If you’re in Boston, Worcester, Springfield<\/strong>, or nearby regions, expect early rain<\/strong>, improving skies<\/strong>, and a warm, humid afternoon<\/strong>\u2014a familiar pattern for a state that’s grown used to soaked Saturdays<\/strong> this spring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A wet start to Saturday across Massachusetts Rain has once again found its way into the weekend weather forecast for most of Massachusetts, continuing a remarkably wet pattern. This Saturday, May 31, begins with heavy, localized downpours early in the morning. Boston is on track to close May 2025 as one of the five wettest […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":3295,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3294","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n