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Here’s what meteorologists are saying about the possible record-breaking heat to end the week
"Feels like temps near and over 100."
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for most of Massachusetts lasting from 11 a.m. Thursday to 8 p.m. Friday.
Meteorologists predict potential record-breaking heat on Friday with temperatures reaching the upper 90s and a chance of thunderstorms.
National Weather Service: ‘Friday will be the hottest day’
Sunny and seasonable today with highs in the low to mid 80s 😎 Heat and humidity return Thursday and especially Friday. pic.twitter.com/BJlZZwu0tF
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 23, 2025
Heat Advisory Thu–Fri for much of southern New England (except the south coast and Berkshires). Heat index mid-90s Thu, low 100s Fri. Stay hydrated, keep cool, avoid the sun, and check on others. #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx pic.twitter.com/uU0zsoNHiB
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 23, 2025
Warm Thursday with highs from the 80s at the coast to low‑90s inland—and heat index in the mid‑90s. Friday will be the hottest day: coastal temps in the low‑ to mid‑80s, inland highs in the mid‑90s with heat indices reaching the low‑100s. Stay cool! pic.twitter.com/8RiFXQnIXD
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) July 23, 2025
Cindy Fitzgibbon, WCVB: ‘Heat and humidity peaking on Friday’
HIGHS TODAY…
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 23, 2025
A warmer Wednesday afternoon with temps 80-85° inland and near 80° at the coast with a light SE wind. Mostly sunny with humidity creeping up- you’ll notice it more tomorrow #WCVB pic.twitter.com/At8w0ptbwi
HEAT ADVISORY…
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 23, 2025
Goes into effect tomorrow with the heat and humidity peaking on Friday
🌡️Around 90° Thursday with heat index in mid 90°s
🌡️Near record highs in the mid 90°s Friday with feels like temps near and over 100°
Stay hydrated and take it easy as the heat returns#WCVB pic.twitter.com/kKPuvQsR3I
FRIDAY…#ImpactWeatherDay for extreme heat and storm threat
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 23, 2025
▶️Heat Advisory: feels like temps near and over 100°
▶️T-Storm Risk: 3-10pm as a front approaches
▶️Few Severe Storms possible with damaging winds in addition to downpours and lightning
Not as hot this weekend#WCVB pic.twitter.com/zlL5zZNhNv
NEXT 7 DAYS…
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 23, 2025
Heat and humidity climb the rest of the week. Near record highs in the mid 90s Friday with feels like temps around 100°. T-storms are possible late day/evening as a cold front approaches. Drier behind the front for the weekend and not as hot next week #WCVB. pic.twitter.com/5K2tpGxG2C
WEDNESDAY AM weather update ⤵️
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) July 23, 2025
Heat and humidity climb the rest of the week. Mostly sunny ☀️ and back in the 80°s inland today. HEAT ADVISORY tomorrow-Friday with temps in the 90°s and high humidity #WCVB pic.twitter.com/VgONQbhcw8
Pamela Gardner, NBC10 Boston: ”Real feel’ of 100′
Transitioning back to summer today with warmer temps and increasing humidity. Heat advisories in effect by Thursday & thru Friday. Peak of the heat Friday with a “real feel” of 100. Few severe storms possible 3-10pm Friday. pic.twitter.com/HVbqJOnuLf
— Pamela Gardner NBC10 Boston (@Pamelanbcboston) July 23, 2025
Shiri Spear, Boston 25 News: ‘We’re turning up the heat’
We’re turning up the heat late week in #newengland #boston #mawx @boston25 pic.twitter.com/pI3e2DOaQv
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) July 23, 2025
Chris Lambert, 7News: ‘Comfy now, record heat likely Friday’
Comfy now, record heat likely Friday. pic.twitter.com/DRJVhsoPwB
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 23, 2025
Hot and humid tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/7tFyQHe3yv
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 23, 2025
Heat peaks Friday. Heat advisory for tomorrow and Friday. pic.twitter.com/f9N0Aeleue
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 23, 2025
Heat peaks Friday. pic.twitter.com/0KWxvjzsrR
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 23, 2025
Dew points heading up. Muggy Thursday into Saturday morning. Drop off Saturday midday/afternoon likely. pic.twitter.com/WY8w2yotTy
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 23, 2025
Scattered storms develop late afternoon Friday. pic.twitter.com/rdJr7CoBYx
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 23, 2025
After some heat/humidity comes back early-mid next week, August opening looking good. Long range has a good shot of low humidity and 70s/low 80s for at least a few days to start the month. pic.twitter.com/5eqHx33v4J
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) July 23, 2025
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