A heat wave bringing potential record-high temperatures above 100 degrees is set to envelop Massachusetts on Tuesday, with almost the entire state already under a heat advisory as of Monday morning.
While Monday will bring increasing temperatures and humidity, forecasters project a high of around 84 in Boston and Worcester, with temperatures slightly higher in the western part of the state, with a high of 87 in Springfield. Temperatures for the rest of the week, though, will make Monday look chilly.
The warm-up begins Tuesday morning and temperatures are set to reach above 90 degrees in the afternoon. When the sun sets, temperatures will fall, but only to about 70 before spiking again.
The heat will peak between Wednesday and Friday, forecasters wrote, when “near to record breaking high temperatures are possible.”
“Record highs will be challenged and we may approach all-time record highs for the month of June,” forecasters wrote.
A National Weather Service map shows areas of Massachusetts under a Heat Advisory or an Excessive Heat Watch.National Weather Service
Thursday looks to be the hottest day of the week, with temperatures projected to reach highs of 100 in Boston, 99 in Worcester, and 101 in Springfield. In the Berkshires, temperatures are expected to remain south of triple digits, with highs of 94 projected in Pittsfield on Wednesday and Thursday.
The Cape and Islands and South Coast will largely be spared the worst of the heat, with highs in the 80s projected for Barnstable.
The weather service advises taking precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses during this time — especially if you work outside. Forecaster Bill Leatham told MassLive on Sunday that he recommends drinking lots of fluids and having a designated cool and shaded area to retreat to.
The weather service is also reminding residents to check on vulnerable family members and neighbors who could be impacted by the excessive heat. Do not leave children or pets alone in a car for any length of time, Leatham said.
