Map: Forecasters predict ‘excessive’ heat in Massachusetts on Thursday

“A heat advisory may be needed for most areas Thursday.”

As Boston sizzled over the weekend, residents took to the Dorchester and South Boston waterfront to find relief from the heat. Pictured: Swimmers cooled off at the Castle Island Beach in South Boston Saturday. Patrick D. Rosso for Boston.com

By Dialynn Dwyer

September 5, 2018

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Enjoy the bearable heat and humidity while you can. The National Weather Service is forecasting Massachusetts will see the return of “excessive heat” on Thursday, with the humidity expected to make it feel close to 100 degrees in parts of the state. “A heat advisory may be needed for most areas Thursday,” the service said.In addition to the “near record” heat, the service is forecasting that a few strong-to-severe thunderstorms are possible during the afternoon and evening as a cold front crosses the region.

[Thursday: Excessive Heat/Thunderstorm Threat] Near record high temperatures in the lower to middle 90s expected Thu with heat index values near 100! Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Thu afternoon/evening. pic.twitter.com/VHLRZ4scfZ

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) September 5, 2018

In Boston, the service predicts the chance of rain showers and a thunderstorm are likely between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.

More seasonable temperatures will return Friday before fall weather makes an appearance with below normal temperatures over the weekend, according to the service.

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