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Less humid & more sunshine today, storms return later tonight

It's hot and less humid today with stray storms returning for Thursday. If you have weekend plans, Saturday will be the pick. Storms could return Sunday.

Alex Calamia

Aug 12, 2026, 5:34 AM

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What to know

  1. It's a hot day today with less humidity

  2. Spotty storms tonight and Thursday

  3. Gorgeous Friday & Saturday with sunny skies and highs in the low 80s.

  4. Rain chances creep back in by Sunday and look more likely Sunday night into Monday.

Clouds will still be hanging around as you head out the door, with morning temperatures in the 70s. There's only a small chance of a passing shower early and skies are clearing out so you won't need the umbrella. Winds stay light out of the north.

Rest of Wednesday

Skies clear out through the afternoon, turning mostly sunny for the afternoon. Highs climb to the upper 80s, making it the warmest day of the week. Humidity stays manageable and winds stay light, so it should feel like a solid summer day overall. Keep in mind that late tonight, showers and a few thunderstorms become possible, mainly overnight, as a weak front moves through.

Thursday

A few lingering showers are possible in the morning, then another round of showers and thunderstorms could develop in the afternoon. Overall, most of the day stays dry with mostly sunny skies, and highs reach the upper 80s. Any storms that do form should move through quickly.

Friday

Friday looks great. Mostly sunny skies and a high in the low 80s make it a comfortable day with much lower humidity than earlier in the week. It's a good day to plan something outdoors.

The Weekend

Saturday is the standout, with sunny skies and a high in the low 80s. Sunday starts off mostly sunny too, but a chance of showers moves in during the afternoon. Rain becomes more likely Sunday night, so outdoor evening plans may need a backup.

Boat and Beach

Waters stay calm enough for boating through the weekend, with no major wind or wave concerns expected. The rip current risk is generally low through Thursday, though an approaching new moon is widening the tidal swing, which can bump the risk up a notch, especially around each afternoon's low tide. Coastal spots along the Sound may also see some minor high tide flooding overnight through Thursday, so keep that in mind if you're near the water after dark.

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