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Celtics fans may be in for another win this week — more seasonable temperatures for the duck boat parade on Friday.
Forecasters are predicting that, while the heat and humidity currently blanketing the region will peak on Thursday, it is expected to cool off on Friday.
The “rolling rally” celebrating the Celtics championship win is set to kickoff Friday morning at 11 a.m. Boston officials have said that the dangerous heat prompted the decision to delay the parade until later in the week.
The National Weather Service said Tuesday that Friday is expected to be cooler but “some uncertainty remains as to how cool.”
Heat & Humidity continue to increase into Thursday with heat index values exceeding 100F in many locations. Friday will be cooler but some uncertainty remains as to how cool. Stay up to date with the latest at https://t.co/aqcnsXtpuk pic.twitter.com/rIS7VmJRm6
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) June 18, 2024
“Some locations may briefly touch upper 80s mid morning before dropping into the 70s for the afternoon as cooler NE flow kicks in,” service forecasters wrote. “Either way, not expecting a repeat of the heat on Thursday.”
WBZ’s Terry Eliasen is predicting there could be a chance of showers on Friday.
Major changes to the forecast today in favor of the Celtics parade! Heatwave now looks like it will break Thursday night and Friday trending towards a cooler, drier day! pic.twitter.com/kBTqRzY7dF
— Terry Eliasen (@TerryWBZ) June 18, 2024
Dialynn Dwyer is a reporter and editor at Boston.com, covering breaking and local news across Boston and New England.
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