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Here’s how hot it could get during this week’s heat wave, according to Boston meteorologists
"Dry and hot weather to start the week with increasing humidity."
Massachusetts residents are in for another heat wave this week, with temperatures reaching the low to mid-90s through Thursday.
For those on the coast, the sea breeze will bring temperatures down into the 80s.
The heat is set to break on Friday for a cooler weekend with temperatures in the 80s. The City of Boston has declared a heat emergency from Monday through Wednesday.
Cindy Fitzgibbon, WCVB: ‘Heat wave begins today for many’
HIGHS TODAY…
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) August 11, 2025
Heat wave begins today for many with low 90s inland and a sea breeze pushing temps back into the 80s near the coast. Mostly sunny skies #WCVB pic.twitter.com/On1RYHy7Vw
HEAT IS ON…
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) August 11, 2025
Another heat wave this week- especially away from the coast where a sea breeze will keep it a bit cooler. Low to mid 90s with the humidity ramping up midweek. Heat breaks Friday #WCVB pic.twitter.com/IArVJgQcMS
DEW POINTS…
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) August 11, 2025
Climb midweek reaching into the tropical range briefly on Thursday as moisture pools ahead of a cold front. Humidity drops off Friday #WCVB pic.twitter.com/ZkAEfVUuR1
David Williams, WCVB: ‘Heat peaks by Tue/Wed with building humidity through the week’
A hot and mainly dry stretch is heading our way. Heat peaks by Tue/Wed with building humidity through the week. There’s a chance for hit or miss storms Wed/Thur timeframe but many look to stay dry. Turning cooler heading into the weekend. pic.twitter.com/VwnkAbJolv
— David Williams (@Wxdavidw) August 10, 2025
Hit or miss storms move in by Wednesday evening into Thursday. Overall, this will mainly be a hot and dry stretch for many. pic.twitter.com/JBFZBCec7s
— David Williams (@Wxdavidw) August 10, 2025
National Weather Service: ‘Dry and hot weather to start the week with increasing humidity’
Dry and hot weather to start the week with increasing humidity. Highs will be in the 80s and 90s with lows in the 60s. pic.twitter.com/Msp9zLzFh0
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) August 10, 2025
Our dry stretch of weather continues next week with hot and relatively humid conditions expected. pic.twitter.com/8rjEY9YPA5
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) August 9, 2025
Heat returns next week with moderate humidity levels. “Feels like” temperatures will reach the low to mid 90s away from the south coast through Thursday before somewhat cooler air arrives by Friday. pic.twitter.com/B8TEMDXVQH
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) August 9, 2025
Josh Wurster, WHDH: ‘Heat returns this week!’
Heat returns this week! pic.twitter.com/QcwbLRWyJ5
— Josh Wurster (@joshwurster_) August 11, 2025
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