Massachusetts will get a brief taste of summer Wednesday before a powerful storm system brings soaking rain, gusty winds and a sharp drop in temperatures heading into the weekend.
Wednesday is expected to be the warmest day of the week, with temperatures reaching the mid- to upper 70s across much of the state. A few locations in southeastern Massachusetts and the Connecticut River Valley could approach 80 degrees.
Boston and Springfield are forecast to reach 75 degrees, while Worcester climbs to 73 and Pittsfield tops out near 68. Most communities will stay dry, although an isolated afternoon shower is possible…