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Heat wave peaks today with temperatures in 90s
Some areas of Massachusetts will experience peak heat indexes of 105 degrees or higher through Thursday.A heat advisory was issued for most of Massachusetts through Thursday evening. Excessive heat warnings were posted for much of New Hampshire and interior central and southern Maine. These areas will experience dangerous levels of heat and humidity. Info: Cooling Centers in Boston | Pools and Splash PadsAn air quality alert was posted for parts of Middlesex, Essex, Hampshire, Hampden and Worcester counties. “We are headed back into the 90s on Wednesday. Tuesday was day one of the heat wave, and Wednesday is day two,” said StormTeam 5 meteorologist Cindy Fitzgibbon. “When you factor in the humidity it will feel like 97 at noon. That heat index will be running between 95 and 100 degrees through 6 p.m.”It will be Boston’s first heat wave since 2022. The only areas of Massachusetts that are expected to avoid a heat index value of 90 degrees or higher are Cape Cod and the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, where the heat index will range from 70-80 degrees.Video: Where to escape extreme heatDoctors warn that prolonged exposure to this level of heat and humidity can result in heat exhaustion or heat stroke.“If you’re feeling nauseous, feel like you might vomit after being out in the sun for too long, or you’re feeling suddenly very tired in excess of what you think is normal, that’s probably early signs that you need to get yourself out of that situation,” said Dr. Luke Apisa, from MGH Wilderness Medicine Program.Video: Keep people and pets safe during dangerous heat Pets also need to be watched during times of extreme heat.“Prevention is your best bet. Whenever possible, just leave your animal at home (in air conditioning),” said Mike DeFina of the Animal Rescue League of Boston.If you do need to let them out for a walk or to go to the bathroom, walk them in the shade because the pavement can burn the pads of their feet.”You want to do the hand check: Put the back of your hand on the ground for 5-7 seconds, and if it’s too hot for your hand to keep it there, then it’s too hot for your dog to walk on,” DeFina said. Do not leave children or pets in a car — even if the windows are cracked. Not only is it illegal, but it can result in heat stroke or even death.Widespread daily high-temperature records could be set from the Ohio Valley to the Northeast this week, and a few monthly high-temperature records for June could also be broken during this heat wave.Overnight temperatures will also be warm, remaining at or above 70 degrees. Video: Extreme heat is deadly. Here’s how to stay safe
BOSTON —
Some areas of Massachusetts will experience peak heat indexes of 105 degrees or higher through Thursday.
A heat advisory was issued for most of Massachusetts through Thursday evening. Excessive heat warnings were posted for much of New Hampshire and interior central and southern Maine. These areas will experience dangerous levels of heat and humidity.
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Info: Cooling Centers in Boston | Pools and Splash Pads
An air quality alert was posted for parts of Middlesex, Essex, Hampshire, Hampden and Worcester counties.
“We are headed back into the 90s on Wednesday. Tuesday was day one of the heat wave, and Wednesday is day two,” said StormTeam 5 meteorologist Cindy Fitzgibbon. “When you factor in the humidity it will feel like 97 at noon. That heat index will be running between 95 and 100 degrees through 6 p.m.”
It will be Boston’s first heat wave since 2022.
The only areas of Massachusetts that are expected to avoid a heat index value of 90 degrees or higher are Cape Cod and the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, where the heat index will range from 70-80 degrees.
Video: Where to escape extreme heat
Doctors warn that prolonged exposure to this level of heat and humidity can result in heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
“If you’re feeling nauseous, feel like you might vomit after being out in the sun for too long, or you’re feeling suddenly very tired in excess of what you think is normal, that’s probably early signs that you need to get yourself out of that situation,” said Dr. Luke Apisa, from MGH Wilderness Medicine Program.
Video: Keep people and pets safe during dangerous heat
Pets also need to be watched during times of extreme heat.
“Prevention is your best bet. Whenever possible, just leave your animal at home (in air conditioning),” said Mike DeFina of the Animal Rescue League of Boston.
If you do need to let them out for a walk or to go to the bathroom, walk them in the shade because the pavement can burn the pads of their feet.
“You want to do the hand check: Put the back of your hand on the ground for 5-7 seconds, and if it’s too hot for your hand to keep it there, then it’s too hot for your dog to walk on,” DeFina said.
Do not leave children or pets in a car — even if the windows are cracked. Not only is it illegal, but it can result in heat stroke or even death.
Widespread daily high-temperature records could be set from the Ohio Valley to the Northeast this week, and a few monthly high-temperature records for June could also be broken during this heat wave.
Overnight temperatures will also be warm, remaining at or above 70 degrees.
Video: Extreme heat is deadly. Here’s how to stay safe
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