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Weather | Dave Epstein

The past three weeks have been the warmest ever recorded in Boston

In 151 years of record-keeping in Boston, the city has not before seen a warmer 21 days.

FOOD
With record-breaking temperatures on Boston’s patios, are restaurant owners breaking a sweat?
Outdoor dining has been a salvation for restaurants courting germ-sensitive diners. But what happens when it’s 100 degrees outside? You'd be surprised.

‘Monday’s storm was remarkable’: Giant hailstones batter cars in Canada
One giant hailstone, tipping the scales at nearly two-thirds of a pound, was recovered after a severe storm in Canada on Monday. The stone set a new national record, according to officials.

Cabinet secretary postpones Mass. visit as flights are canceled due to severe weather
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra postponed his trip to Massachusetts to participate in a forum on Black maternal health and reproductive rights, after severe weather canceled "all his flight options,” a spokesperson said.

Boston's 7-day weather forecast

todayAugust 9
Partly Sunny with Thunderstorms
Partly sunny with thunderstorms96 °/69 °
wedAugust 10
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy76 °/68 °
thursAugust 11
Showers
Showers78 °/68 °
friAugust 12
Intermittent Clouds
Intermittent clouds77 °/62 °
satAugust 13
Partly Sunny
Partly sunny79 °/64 °
sunAugust 14
Partly Sunny
Partly sunny81 °/65 °
monAugust 15
Intermittent Clouds
Intermittent clouds82 °/65 °

Live weather updates from Boston-area meteorologists

With severe weather in the forecast, here’s a look at what to expect, according to Boston-area meteorologists.

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HIGH 94° / LOW 70°

Cloudy
  • feels like83°F
  • humidity81%
  • precipitation7%
  • wind10 MPH WSW
  • visibility10 MI

Hourly Forecast

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Mostly Cloudy79°7%7AM
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Hot weather resources

Heat hacks: 12 tips and tricks to keep your house cool

We’ve compiled some tips on how to beat the heat and keep your home as cool as possible during the blistering hot weather.

How to live without air conditioning

Could Americans kick our addiction to cool? Maybe more happily than we think.

Stuck in a home without air conditioning? Here’s how to stay cool

A little savvy about when to open windows and when to keep them closed with curtains drawn goes a long way.

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Data from a heat wave reveal troubling trends. These four charts show the damage inflicted

The stunning numbers highlight an alarming phenomenon at work as climate change makes periods of extreme heat more common and prolonged: The warming climate is leading us into a dangerous vicious cycle.

Is it possible to buy a climate-friendly air conditioner? We asked an expert

Insulate your home well. Depend on Energy Star guidelines. And, oh yeah, turn down the unit when you’re not at home.

Things to do

Need to beat this weekend’s heat? Head to one of these 75+ spray fountains

Dozens of spray parks in Greater Boston are already open for the season — just in time for this weekend's scorcher.

DIY recipes for fans of Fudgsicles, Popsicles, and Creamsicles

These easy recipes let you fill your freezer with the cool, sweet taste of summer.

A guide to some of the best beaches in Greater Boston

If venturing slightly outside the city limits is within your wherewithal, we’ve rounded up a few destinations worth checking out.

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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.