Heat Advisory, Boston
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Boston faces rain and a thunderstorm Sunday, a 70% chance of precipitation, and an upcoming heatwave with highs near 80 degrees.
A government website warns that the most serious climate-related health hazards in Massachusetts result from an increased number of very hot summer days, increased precipitation leading to flooding, increased storm-related inland and coastal flooding and rising sea levels.
As another bout of sweltering heat is set to hit Massachusetts, the MBTA is alerting riders that the extreme heat could cause delays on the commuter rail on Friday.
Boston is facing a heatwave with temperatures potentially breaking records, reaching the 90s today and near 97°F tomorrow.
The Boston region is in for milder temperatures and sunny skies to kick off the week before another round of heat and humidity are expected to return heading into the next weekend, according to
The blast of heat prompted advisories across much of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and in Southern New Hampshire and Maine.
The heat index, or how it feels with humidity factored in, will rise into the triple digits for millions as the hot dome of high pressure engulfs the central and eastern states.