A flash flood warning is in effect until 9 a.m. for Boston and several communities south of the city, including Brockton, Quincy, and Randolph, officials said Thursday morning. The National Weather Service also issued a flood watch that will remain in effect until 4 p.m. for Rhode Island and eastern portions of Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Boston will have a fair weekend with slight rain chances; the workweek will bring heat and possible thunderstorms.

Boston experiences typical July weather with temps in the 70s following historic June heat wave that hit 102°F. Get the latest weather updates and forecast.

The WBZ Weather Team is highlighting Thursday as a NEXT Weather Alert Day, as heavy rain in the forecast poses a flooding risk for the Boston area. After an active overnight with some areas receiving upwards of 2" of rainfall, we are once again, tracking another round of torrential downpours.

Boston's weather clears up post-flooding, with sunny skies and highs in the low 80s expected, and a warm week ahead.

Slow moving thunderstorms and downpours will be around through the overnight. While the threat for localized flooding exists, the storms will not be widespread. Lightning is always dangerous, so make sure you are inside if you are hearing thunder.

There's a heat advisory in Massachusetts and remnants from Chantal could influence storms on Tuesday around Boston.

Boston faces high heat with a heat advisory, as temperatures near 90 degrees; cooler weather expected later in the week.