Currently in Boston — August 15, 2024: A shower possible

The weather, currently.

A weak weather system will approach the region Thursday afternoon for a chance for a couple of showers or a thunderstorm. This is the case especially in the evening hours. Not all of you will see these showers. Temperatures will be in the lower 80s in the afternoon along with an increase in humidity.

It will be warm and sunny for Friday with temperatures in the lower 80s. Humidity levels continue moderate to high into the weekend. We will have a mix of clouds and sun for Saturday with temperatures in the lower 80s Sunday brings a better chance for showers especially in the afternoon. It will be 78 to 83°.

-Dave Epstein

What you can do, currently.

A Media Matters analysis found that last year — the hottest calendar year on record — network coverage of climate actually declined in the US. What’s worse, just 12% of reports about climate change mentioned fossil fuels as the driving cause. The media still reported on extreme weather, but stopped short of making the climate connection.

Independent climate journalism like Currently is needed more than ever. And this year, with all of these weather warnings already underway, we’ll unfortunately have plenty of opportunities to do better.