Boston declares heat emergency
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Boston's heatwave leads to First Alert for dangerous heat, with temperatures and humidity expected to push feels-like temperatures near 100 degrees.
High humidity continues to drive “feels-like” temperatures well into the 90s, keeping heat alerts in place for Wednesday and Thursday.
Another hot day as many cities and towns reached the low to mid 90s this afternoon:(Boston actually hit 95 after this blog was published!)Even
"Bring the first heatwave of the summer! Gusty west winds give us a break from the humidity today into Saturday — then it builds back."
Heat alerts extend nearly statewide with high dew points making it feel closer to the mid-90s or slightly higher across the region.
Boston's weather forecast includes sunny conditions, a heat wave, and chances of thunderstorms, with high humidity and advisories expected midweek.
A brutal heat wave across the eastern United States trapped millions of people in sweltering air this week with record-high temperatures.
With temperatures set to skyrocket into triple digits Tuesday as the heat wave continues, here are some ways to cool down in the Boston area.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu declared a heat emergency Sunday through Tuesday, with temperatures forecast to reach 95 degrees and hotter during the summer’s first heat wave, the city announced.
Boston's weather clears up post-flooding, with sunny skies and highs in the low 80s expected, and a warm week ahead.