extreme heat

A breezy, hot, and humid evening ahead with a few showers and storms developing, some of which may be on the strong to severe side with heavy rain, hail, and gusty winds.  Over 15,000 customers, mostly in eastern Massachusetts, were without power as of 8:30 p.m. after a series of severe thunderstorms passed through Greater Boston. Trees and wires were…

The brutal heat does not mean outside work stops for many in the city.

We have dangerous heat on the way for Thursday and Friday.  Highs will again reach the 90s, but it becomes dangerous once the humidity is factored in.  The humidity is moisture in the air, and dewpoint is a measure of how much moisture is in the air.  Dewpoints will be in the mid-60s tomorrow, low 70s by Friday into...

People in New Hampshire are being urged to use caution ahead of some extreme heat moving into the region. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of the Granite State from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday. The area impacted by that advisory includes all of Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford and Sullivan counties and…

Boston could see triple digit temperatures on Thursday.

Climate change and global warming are quite literally cooking our planet. This summer’s extreme heat in the U.S. and across the globe is impacting every facet of our life, including sports. And while the pros get paid to suffer in the heat, what about the next generation of sports stars who practice under the grueling summer sun at sports...

Thousands were without power in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood Sunday during the hottest day of this week’s prolonged heat wave. The temperature reached 100 degrees in Boston, tying a record from last summer and again breaking the previous daily record of 98 that was set back in 1933. All across town people were feeling the heat, especially in Dorchester where as…

With humidity in place, northern New England has the potential to see strong to severe storms this evening. With hot temperatures and moisture, our atmosphere may become volatile for isolated storms formation along the showers. Severe storm development may bring strong localized wind gusts, hail and frequent lightning. Conditions may also bring rotating storms.

A tornado warning that was issued around 7:30 p.m. Saturday for parts of Oxford and Franklin counties in western Maine has expired. Meteorologist Cecy del Carmen cautions the strong and severe line of thunderstorms is continuing, however. It is moving east at a rapid pace, has strong wind gusts and is triggering some hail that can cause damage. “Be wary,”…

With temperatures projected to soar this weekend, pet experts are warning people about what to do, and what not to do, when it comes to taking care of our furry friends in dangerously hot weather. According to Dedham Animal Control Officer Deni Goldman, pets should be kept indoors. “The best thing people can do in the hot weather for their…

Many major American cities, including Los Angeles, Denver, Phoenix, Chicago and Boston are working to bridge the equity gap in major tree canopy coverage.

The plan outlined is called “Heat Resilience Solutions for Boston” and it includes 26 strategies that the city will implement to “prepare for the effects of climate change.”

On Earth Day, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced new measures to tackle extreme heat in the city as summer approaches. The plan outlined is called “Heat Resilience Solutions for Boston” which includes 26 strategies that the city will implement to “prepare for the effects of climate change.” The plan also identifies on the neighborhoods most likely to carry the biggest…

Temperatures this hot can pose safety risks.

Most kids want to spend a hot day cooling off at a splash pad, but for those at sports camps outside, or in summer school with no AC, cooling off is not exactly easy.

With the heat and humidity making temperatures feel like they’re in the triple digits, the city of Boston has declared a heat emergency through Friday. The heat wave kicks off Wednesday throughout New England with hot and humid conditions. Temperatures will top 90° Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, making this a three-day heatwave. Our First Alert weather team is predicting that,…

Olympic golfer Lexi Thompson’s caddie said he “was about to pass out” from extreme heat on a course in the Tokyo.

With the heat and humidity making temperatures feel like they’re in the triple digits in some spots, the city of Boston has declared a heat emergency through Wednesday.

With the heat and humidity making temperatures feel like they’re in the triple digits in some spots, the city of Boston has declared a heat emergency through Wednesday. The heat wave in Boston will kick off Monday with hazy, hot, and humid conditions. Temperatures will likely top 90° Wednesday and Thursday, making this a four or five-day heatwave. Our First…