Ideal weekend for outdoor plans: Hot and rain-free across Mass.

For only the third time since the start of March, the weekend is rain-free.

If you count the overnight on Sunday, however, we will technically not be, thanks to leftover storms and rain that move in late.

For purely planning purposes, we’re good to go for any outdoor events both days — including if you’re heading to our first local World Cup match at Boston Stadium, or any watch parties, on Saturday.

The dew points have dropped, so the heavy, hanging air has lifted.

We’re still seeing hot temperatures, with highs both today and tomorrow reaching the low 90s.

This is an ideal beach weekend, too. Tides are high early in the day (lots of beach in the afternoon), and winds will mostly be coming from land.

Speaking of wind, the gusts get a little strong on Sunday afternoon ahead of a vigorous weather system pushing through Sunday night.

There’s some hope that we get some decent rain from this system. Guidance shows up to half an inch in spots – although it doesn’t show it being widespread. In any event, we’ll clear for more sun on Monday and continue to see the temps slide into Tuesday.

Our next focus will be a stronger storm system by Thursday. It’s early, but if all the ingredients come together, we could be seeing some severe weather in parts of New England.

Have a great weekend!