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Forecast | Dave Epstein
How long will this heat last? Hint: Don’t expect a break any time soon.
Humidity levels are going to be oppressive for the foreseeable future and the chances of rain are limited.
Temperature hits 98 degrees at Logan Airport, breaking Boston record set in 1928
Shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday the National Weather Service tweeted that the temperature at Logan Airport had reached 98 degrees, which broke Boston’s previous daily record high of 96 degrees for this date, which was set back in 1928.
More than half of Mass. is now experiencing a severe drought
The rest of the state is experiencing moderate drought, except for a sliver on the western border that is just abnormally dry.
Dave Epstein | Forecast
It’s been 90 degrees or hotter 11 days already this year. We’re about to add to that list.
That number is going to continue to grow into early next week as another heat wave envelopes Southern New England.
Dave Epstein | Forecast
Is this a record drought? The answer might surprise you.
The drought will likely expand and could become even worse from the upcoming heat and lack of rain.
July goes in the record books as extremely hot and dry
Even if you didn’t notice, your garden certainly did.
Dave Epstein | Forecast
Great weekend weather ahead, but drought worsens
The region's only chance of rain between now and next weekend is tonight.
Forecasters warn of possible severe thunderstorms in much of Mass.
The National Weather Service says people should keep an eye out for a few severe thunderstorms through this evening in Western and Central Massachusetts and areas of Connecticut and Rhode Island.