Through Tuesday, Boston will continue to be under a heat emergency, with temperatures predicted to hit a record-breaking 100 degrees.
Mayor Michelle Wu said, “We ask our community members to please take care and prepare accordingly for the extreme heat as we kick off the summer season.” Drink plenty of water, take breaks from working outside, and visit your family, friends, and neighbors frequently.
Monday is predicted to bring dangerously high temperatures and humidity, with highs in the mid-90s. The National Weather Service predicts that temperatures will only rise on Tuesday.
According to National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Cadima, there will be a short break for Boston on Monday due to a sea wind. Although it won’t be as hot as some of the western regions, Boston may see temperatures close to 100 degrees by Tuesday.
According to Cadima, Boston is probably going to surpass the previous June 24 heat record of 95 degrees. Three times, in 1925, 1952, and 2021, Boston recorded a June temperature of 100 degrees.
Throughout the weekend and into Tuesday evening, the City of Boston issued a heat emergency. The Boston Public Library will provide areas for people to escape the heat, BCYF cooling centers will be open to the public, and the city will offer splash pads and pools throughout the city as part of its emergency response.
During heat crises, city and state officials advise citizens to take particular safety measures, such as never leaving kids or dogs in unattended cars, taking breaks from the outdoors, drinking water every 15 to 20 minutes, and not starting any outdoor fires in Boston.
“If you can, you want to get away from the heat,” Cadima remarked. When engaging in any physical activity, stay in air-conditioned areas, stay away from physically demanding activities, and stay out of direct sunshine.
Heavy perspiration, chilly, clammy skin, lightheadedness, nausea, and muscle aches are all indicators of heat exhaustion. According to a Boston official, anyone experiencing these symptoms for an extended period of time should phone 911 right once. For elderly people, small children, those with long-term health issues, and those without access to air conditioning or shelter, the heat can be lethal.
It’s crucial to take extra precautions if you or someone you care for is in one of these higher-risk groups: stay hydrated, stay cool, and get help if you start to feel sick from the heat, said Dawn Brantley, director of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.
Boston.gov/heat has more advice on how to prepare for heat emergencies. If residents have any questions regarding the City services that are available during an emergency, they can also phone 311.
According to Cadima, the heat begins to gradually subside on Wednesday. Wednesday looks to be in the mid- to upper-80s on average in Boston. The remainder of the week and the weekend see a significant drop in temperature, with highs in the 70s.
According to NWS projections, Wednesday will continue to be hot and largely sunny. Forecasts indicate that Thursday will see largely cloudy skies with a chance of precipitation, with a high that drops to the mid-70s.
NWS predictions indicate that Friday highs will drop into the low 70s as the weekend progresses.
According to Cadima, there is a serious chance of rain every day starting on Wednesday and continuing through the weekend. Although it won’t be raining constantly, it is an unstable time of year when there will probably be occasional thunderstorms and pop-up rains every day.
