HOTTEST JUNE ‘MORE THAN LIKELY’
Hub hits record high temps
It feels hotter than 100 degrees as Boston is on its way to the hottest June in recent recorded history.
The potentially dangerous heat and humidity will stick around today and Wednesday before a cold front arrives for the start of July, according to the National Weather Service.
Boston hit 97 degrees on Monday, tying 1901 and 1991 for the hottest June 28 in recent recorded history. The “feels like” heat index was hovering around an oppressive 105 degrees.
The dangerous heat will once again be on tap for most of southern New England today, with heat indices in the 100s.
Meteorologists and local officials are reminding people to practice heat safety, limit outdoor activities and check in on elderly neighbors. People need to drink plenty of fluids and stay out of the sun. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
The heat wave will continue through Wednesday, with a heat advisory in effect until 7 p.m., before a transition to cooler than normal temperatures for the Fourth of July weekend.
With the final days of June exceeding 90 degrees in Boston, National Weather Service meteorologist Bill Simpson said it’s “more than likely” that this will be the hottest June in recent recorded history.
The warmest ever June was in 1976, when the average temp for the month was 73.4 degrees. As of the start of Monday, the average temp in Boston was 72.9 degrees.
“It’s pretty much assured that it will be the warmest ever with 90-plus in the next couple days,” Simpson said.
The chances for afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms will increase each day during the week, with the possibility of isolated strong storms on Wednesday afternoon.
Somewhat cooler temperatures then arrive by Thursday through the weekend with below normal readings Friday and Saturday.