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Update: Heat advisory issued for 7 Massachusetts counties until Wednesday evening
At 8:03 p.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory in effect until Wednesday at 7 p.m. for ...
Massachusetts ice business owner relishes heat wave as record temperatures drive demand
As sprawling heat dome spawns temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit across the eastern United States, one New England ...
Heat wave causes major problems with air conditioning at Massachusetts hospital
A hospital visitor and a staffer both confirmed that the hospital air conditioning is not working properly. They say that on ...
Heat emergency declared in Boston through Tuesday during summer’s first heat wave
With humidity, temperatures will feel like 100 to 110 degrees on Monday and Tuesday, the National Weather Service warned.
US heat wave exposes infrastructure, health vulnerabilities – and it’s not quite over yet
As previous disasters have laid bare the US’ vulnerabilities to other types of extreme weather, this week is revealing ...
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It’s hot outside. But what was the hottest day ever recorded in Massachusetts?
Extreme heat warning have been issued for much of Massachusetts as temperatures are expected to break records.
Massachusetts firefighters transported to hospital for heat exhaustion as temps hit 100+
Two firefighters battling a house blaze were transported to the hospital for heat exhaustion, as temps surged past 100 degrees on Tuesday. Norfolk Fire and Police on Tuesday morning responded to a ...
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Why this week's early summer heat wave in Mass. poses particular health risks
Triple-digit temperatures are dangerous any time of year. But after a week of 60-degree weather, this early-season heatwave ...
Extreme heat Tuesday put stress on electrical grid in area; thousands lost power during event
Yesterday’s system demand reached approximately 92% of ISO New England’s all-time peak, levels not seen since 2010,” utility ...