BOSTON -- A low pressure area over southern Canada will force another cold front through the area Saturday afternoon. This will likely trigger a few thunderstorms. The thunderstorms would most likely remain north of the Mass Pike and the threat will diminish by late afternoon. Any shower activity should end before sunset so expect a cool, breezy evening for fireworks.

Saturday will be a summer day. Something that's been hard to find lately. Although the day will be mostly sunny and mild, there is a slight risk of some afternoon showers across the Granite State.

On Monday clouds will thicken up. For the time being I'll keep the forecast dry. With the additional cloud cover temperatures should be a few degrees cooler.

Tuesday and Wednesday will feature rain. Not as bad as it has been lately but we should see some showers during the 48 hour period as low pressure sets up just off shore.

Thursday begins the real warm up. You've been hearing about all the heat out west and it looks like we'll see some of it for a few days. Mid 80s on Thursday could lead to near 90 on Friday. That would be the first time since back in may that we top 90.

Have a great and safe 4th,

Mike

LOCAL FORECAST:

Saturday: A mix of sun and clouds, breezy and less humid. High 80. Chance of an afternoon thunder shower.

Saturday Night: Clear and cool (60s for the fireworks). Low 60.

Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy. High 80.

Monday: Partly sunny. High 76.

Tuesday: Chance of showers. High 76.

Wednesday: Showers likely. High: 76.

Thursday: Partly Cloudy. Warmer. High: 86.

Friday: Mostly Sunny and 90.