Weather
Massachusetts Heat Wave Enters Second Day
Bay staters braved near triple digit temperatures Saturday as a potentially record-breaking heat wave bore down on Massachusetts.
You might have noticed it's still hot out there. A potentially record-breaking heat wave entered its second day Saturday as temperatures continued to flirt with triple digits. As of noontime, nowhere in the state had broken the 100-degree mark, though it wasn't for lack of trying.
According to the National Weather Service, the greater Boston area and parts of the North and South shores reported temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s. The highest reported temperature was the Brockton area at 99 degrees, the NWS said.
Who's feeling the heat this afternoon? A quick look at the temperature map shows lots of mid to upper 90s. We'll check back in on potential record breakers later this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/PJCQD8ybar
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 20, 2019
Officials continue to warn about prolonged exposure to outside temperatures, which can put people at higher risk for heat stroke and heat exhaustion. It's suggested folks wear light clothing, stay out of the sun, avoid physical exertion and remain hydrated.
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Boston EMS said three people in 24 hours were taken to hospitals due to heat-related illnesses. Meanwhile a Verizon worker going door-to-door in Medford was hospitalized after collapsing due to the heat.
See additional heat safety tips below, courtesy of the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services:
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MT @MassEMA: Heat Safety Tips: • Never leave children or pets alone in a closed vehicle • Recognize & respond to heat-related illnesses • Check on elderly • Check locally or call 2-1-1 to find cooling centers Tips: https://t.co/dMj2NsA8QF pic.twitter.com/rKt2xO528S
— MA DFS (@MassDFS) July 20, 2019
As of 4 p.m., the heat index – how hot it feels when you go outside – was 107 in Boston and on the South Shore and 105 on the North Shore. It was nearly 100 on much of the Cape and Islands and 103 on the outer Cape.
4 PM: Hopefully you're inside binge watching your favorite show. Heat index values are in the triple digits. @7News pic.twitter.com/WMcUlKTQPW
— Jaisol Martinez (@JaisolWX) July 20, 2019
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