Gloomy Forecast Continues into July
June Sets Record for Lack of Sun; July Starts Off with Violent Weather
– Allison Goldsberry
July has certainly started off with a bang, but certainly not the kind of bang to which we’ve become accustomed. Rather than fireworks ushering in the unofficial start of summer, it’s violent thunder and lightning storms that are continuing a trend of gloomy weather that has plagued the area since June.
According to information compiled by Boston.com, June will go down in the history books as one of the “dimmest” on record. The sun shone for a mere 32% of the time, compared to the 55% average. The only dimmer month on record was in 1903, when the sun shone for only 25% of the time.
Rainfall has also been high above average. Several inches of rain have already fallen in the first two days of July along with violent thunderstorms. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the area, which means small streams could overflow and local roads and underpasses could become flooded. The flood watch remains in effect until 8PM tonight. In addition, the NWS has forecast several more thunderstorms for the area throughout the day, some with heavy rainfall and even small hail.
The nasty weather has wreaked havoc on local sports schedules, summer plans, and local events such as the farmers’ market, which has been cancelled Thursday due to weather for the first time in its three seasons.
The sun is expected to make on appearance on Friday and this weekend, with only a small threat of thunderstorms for the 4th of July.
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