Here’s how hot it got Sunday across Massachusetts
After a whole lot of mild weather, it’s finally beginning to feel like summer in New England — particularly so Sunday afternoon.
Depending on the location, temperatures across Massachusetts reached into the low 90s, according to the National Weather Service’s afternoon observations.
Temperatures across southern New England as of 3 p.m. Sunday.
The 90-degree temperatures even extended into some parts of northern New England (with the distinct exception being the summit of Mount Washington).
[3p] 90s extending well N across New England; if you’re looking for relief, head to the S/SE coast or go climb a mountain ⛰️ pic.twitter.com/QxneDhdarS
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) June 11, 2017
According to the service’s Sunday morning forecast, inland Eastern Massachusetts was set to get the worst of the heat, with projected highs of 96 degrees in Bedford, 95 degrees in Lawrence, and 93 degrees in Taunton, respectively.
Temperatures are quickly rising today into the 90s for most locations. Who remembers last Tues when the high was only 52F with rain?! 😎 pic.twitter.com/q0RaQ1hqWK
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) June 11, 2017
The afternoon high in Boston was forecasted to be 91 degrees. Just before 2 p.m. Sunday, observed temperatures at Logan International Airport hadn’t quite reached that mark, but were expected to rise as the clouds moved out to sea.
Cloud cover has kept Boston Logan at 88F so far. Still expecting it to reach 90F later this afternoon once clouds move offshore. https://t.co/a2B5J7Pw3t
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) June 11, 2017
By 4 p.m., the high in Boston had indeed hit 91 degrees, the service said.
The heat wave is expected to continue through Tuesday, with near-record highs.
The Massachusetts Department of Environment Protection issued an air quality alert for the eastern part of the state Sunday for potentially unhealthy ground-level ozone concentrations. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, sensitive groups (such as people with lung disease, older adults, children, and people who are active outdoors) may be affected by the orange-rated air quality levels. The agency recommends reducing intense outdoor activities. The alert is in effect until 10 p.m. Sunday, with another possible Monday.
NWS meteorologist Benjamin Sipprell said such air quality alerts, which are issued by the states, are common when temperatures reach into the 80s and 90s with low winds.
