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This record-hot summer might actually be the coolest for the rest of your life
Summer 2023 broke heat records across the globe but climate experts say it could be the coolest summer we experience for the rest of our lives.
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Thunderstorms move through New England on hot day
Hot and humid weather remains through Friday, with peak heating this afternoon, reaching heat indices near 100 degrees along the MetroWest areas. Severe thunderstorm warnings were in effect in parts of Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine Thursday, but all had expired by early Friday morning. See active weather warnings here. There may be a few late afternoon/evening showers or…
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Summer heat is here — in September
A hot stretch is unfolding for New England, atypical for early September but certainly not unheard of. In fact, early September heat like this has not only been done before, but exceeded – Boston, for instance, is likely to fall shy of records each day this week, even as temperatures near or exceed 90 degrees. Nonetheless, the humidity of dew…
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3 easy ways to prevent hot car deaths
Dozens of children die every year after being left in a hot car – but there are easy ways to make sure your family is protected. Here’s how to protect your child from vehicular heatstroke.
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How researchers hope to combat urban heat island effect in Boston
When extreme heat sets in, it can feel even hotter in the city. This is known as the urban heat island effect. “There are areas of Chelsea on the same day and time. It’s six or seven degrees hotter when you’re surrounded by pavement than if you’re in an area that has more greenspace and trees,” said Dr. Madeleine...
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Amid extreme heat, 10 pools in Boston are closed
As many in Massachusetts look for ways to beat the heat, more than half of Boston’s pools are closed for renovations and repairs. Community activists are calling on the city to invest in fixing the pools so they can provide relief during heat waves. “The heart of the community center is the pool, and when the pool is down,...
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Heat emergency on Thursday and Friday in Boston as simmering temperatures take hold
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a heat emergency for Thursday and Friday, as temperatures and humidity rise — creating “feels like” temperatures that could reach near 100 degrees. To give people in the city a chance to keep cool, Boston will have 15 cooling centers open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will also have 64 splash pads…
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First Alert Forecast: Sizing up the chances of a heat wave
Wednesday evening: Mostly clear, hot. Temps in the 80s. Overnight Wednesday night: Variable clouds, increasing humidity. Lows around 70. Thursday: Hazy, hot, humid – chance PM & evening storm. Highs in the 90s, heat index 95-100. Friday: Continued hot with hazy sun. Highs in the 90s, heat index near 100.
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Here's where to find cooling centers around Greater Boston this week
With a heat wave in the forecast, many communities are already announcing details on cooling stations for those in need. Statewide, the Massachusetts Department of Recreation and Conservation plans to open beaches, pools, waterfronts and spray decks for longer hours starting Wednesday: DCR pools will close at 7:45 p.m., beaches and waterfronts will be guarded until 6:45 p.m., wading pools…
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FIRST ALERT: Heat, humidity to blast New England, most intensely on Thu.-Fri.
New England is on the cusp of our foray into the deep heat that’s been making headlines across the country over the past few weeks, though we’ll see only a brief spell of intense heat. In fact, Tuesday afternoon’s thunderstorms represented a wind shift that has trickled less humid air into New England, so the air Wednesday really isn’t all...
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Heat emergency declared in Boston Thursday and Friday
The city of Boston is declaring a heat emergency for Thursday and Friday, where temperatures are expected to rise into the 90s and heat indexes are expected in the mid-90s up to 100 degrees. Cooling centers will open to all residents at locations across the city. There will be 15 Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) community centers open…
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Typical July air means a summer feeling this weekend in New England
Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued in parts of Vermont and Maine Friday, while rain was heavy enough to prompt flash flood warnings in Vermont as well. Those warnings have since expired. See all severe weather alerts in your area here. Although most communities in New England may be just a couple of degrees less hot on Friday than they were…
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Earth sets — and re-sets — bar for hottest day recorded on Earth
Tuesday and Wednesday had the hottest average global temperature ever recorded.
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Bam Adebayo Won't Speak With Jayson Tatum During Heat-Celtics Series
Heat big man Bam Adebayo and Celtics star Jayson Tatum are longtime friends, but Adebayo is putting that friendship on hold during the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals.
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Celtics' Grant Williams, Heat's Jimmy Butler Have Heated Game 2 Exchange
Things got chippy between Grant Williams and Jimmy Butler in Game 2 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals.