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Here’s what meteorologists are saying about the heat advisory and severe thunderstorms this week

"Going to be a scorcher."

By Lindsay Shachnow

July 15, 2024

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National Weather Service of Boston: Heat advisories remain posted, chance of severe storms

[Dangerous Heat & Humidity Into Wed] Heat Advisories remain posted today for Dangerous Heat & Humidity. There also will be the risk for isolated severe storms this afternoon and evening. We also expect scattered thunderstorms later Tue/Tue evening and again late Wed/Wed night. pic.twitter.com/dfNHVDTf71

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 15, 2024

Cindy Fitzgibbon, WCVB: ‘Going to be a scorcher’

HIGHS TODAY…
Going to be a scorcher 90-95° away from the S. Coast and Cape, but feeling closer to 100° with the humidity. A few t-storms pop up between 2-6pm and could be locally strong with gusty winds in addition to heavy rain and lightning #WCVB pic.twitter.com/CGVFffC7Z4

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 15, 2024

Chris Lambert, 7News: ‘Hot again Wednesday, then relief’

Hot again Wednesday, then relief. pic.twitter.com/rgG7Js4WlL

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 15, 2024

Dave Epstein, Boston Globe: Dangerous heat wave

This week’s heat brings advisories/possible warnings. Heat Advisory Criteria =heat indices of 95°F-99°F for 2 or more hours over 2 consecutive days, or 100°F-104°F for 2 or more hours over 1 day. Excessive Heat Warning =Daytime heat indices of ≥ 105°F for 2 or more hours.🥵♨️ pic.twitter.com/9TzG1y7fmL

— Dave Epstein (@growingwisdom) July 14, 2024

Shiri Spear, Boston 25: Nothing but ‘oof’

Oof 🥵 @boston25 #heatwave #boston #mawx pic.twitter.com/EpgyLn6br4

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) July 15, 2024

NBC10 Boston: Fog and humidity

Today will feature spots of fog, but plenty of humidity through mid-morning and afternoon high temperatures in the mid-90s.https://t.co/EanQphLzoF

— NBC10 Boston (@NBC10Boston) July 15, 2024

City of Boston: Resources to combat the heat:

As we experience another round of hot weather in Boston, we are declaring a heat emergency for the City of Boston beginning Monday, July 15 through Wednesday, July 17.https://t.co/IPLywQkOCx pic.twitter.com/rnkvvoJcfS

— City of Boston (@CityOfBoston) July 14, 2024