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Here’s where the heat advisory is in effect, and how to stay cool
"It is going to be dangerously hot so I’m asking everyone to take steps to stay safe over the next few days."
Buckle up for the second heat wave of the season, Boston.
With anticipated temperatures in the high 90s, Boston has declared a heat emergency beginning Monday and lasting through Wednesday. The city has opened cooling centers at the Boston Centers for Youth and Families from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the Boston Common spray pool and tot sprays are open around the city.
“It is going to be dangerously hot so I’m asking everyone to take steps to stay safe over the next few days,” said Acting Mayor Kim Janey in a statement. “Let’s look out for each other, Boston. If you see someone outside who appears in distress and needs help, call 911 right away.”
During the heatwave in early June, Boston EMS saw the daily call volume increase by 30 to 44%, according to data reported by The Boston Globe. Extreme heat can be dangerous by itself and worsen pre-existing health issues, the Boston city website noted, so residents are encouraged to follow heat safety tips.
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“Drink plenty of water. Try to avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the middle of the day. And find ways to stay cool,” Janey said. “Anyone who needs a place to beat the heat can come inside and rest in the air conditioning at one of our cooling centers.”
Temperatures are expected to hit as high as 97 degrees in the Boston area, dropping slightly on Wednesday and heading back down to the mid-70s on Friday. Precipitation and possible thunderstorms are also expected beginning Wednesday.
On Sunday, National Weather Service issued a heat advisory that lasts through Tuesday for most of Southern New England, including parts of the Merrimack Valley, Connecticut, and all the way out to the east Berkshires.
Heat safety tips
The city of Boston issued the following heat safety tips for the general public.
- Children and pets should never be left alone in vehicles, even for short periods of time.
- Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids regardless of activity level. Avoid alcoholic beverages and liquids high in sugar or caffeine.
- Keep cool with frequent cool showers, shade, and air conditioning or fans.
- Adults and children should use sunscreen containing an SPF-30 or higher and wear protective, loose-fitting clothing, including long sleeve shirts and hats.
- Limit outdoor activity to morning and evening hours. Rest often in shady areas and be extra cautious from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., when the sun’s UV radiation is strongest.
- Know the signs of heat exhaustion. Heavy sweating, cool and clammy skin, dizziness, nausea, and muscle aches could all be signs of heat exhaustion. If symptoms persist, call 911 immediately. Do not delay care. Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the US and can exacerbate underlying illnesses.
- If you have a child in your home, use child window guards in addition to screens on any open window on the second story or above. Falls are the leading cause of injury for children under the age of six.
- Secure all window air conditioner units according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
- Please call or virtually check on neighbors, especially older adults, and people with disabilities.
Daily Local Weather Forecast
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Today March 27Mostly cloudy46° 27°
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Sat March 28Intermittent clouds38° 28°
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Sun March 29Partly sunny48° 39°
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Mon March 30Intermittent clouds60° 44°
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Tue March 31Cloudy64° 55°
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Wed April 01Showers70° 40°
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Thu April 02Intermittent clouds44° 36°
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