Heat Emergency Declared For Boston: Mayor Wu

BOSTON — Enjoy the moderate heat today while you can, as most of Massachusetts is expected to see temperatures in the upper-90s to even 100 degrees tomorrow, prompting Boston Mayor Michelle Wu to declare a heat emergency for the City.

"We're working to ensure residents & families are safe during this week's intense heat," Wu said in a statement.

AccuWeather says the extreme heat isn't expected to pick up until Thursday morning, and the National Weather Service declared a heat advisory for all of the Bay State starting Thursday morning at 11 and continuing until Friday at 8 p.m.

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Heat index values of up to 105 are expected, so with the heat and high levels of humidity, the government agency is urging all residents to make sure they are hydrated, and that they check in on relatives and neighbors, as the heat is likely to exacerbate illness.

Cooling centers will be open at 16 BCYF community centers through Sunday, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in case you are experiencing a power outage or just need a little relief.

Boston officials say some areas in the City are hotter due to elevation, limited shade from trees, and heat-retaining structures, like buildings and roads.

Please call 311 with any questions about available, non-emergency City services. Learn more about heat safety here.