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This weekend’s heat could break records. These maps show what to expect.
Temperatures in most parts of Massachusetts are expected to reach the mid- and upper-90s on Saturday and Sunday, and heat advisories are in place for many locations.

State fire marshal issues home safety tips ahead of scorching weekend
Air conditioners and other large appliances should be plugged into wall outlets rather than extension cords, which can start a housefire, Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said in a statement Friday. Electrical fires are the second most common cause of fire deaths and the third most common kind of household fire in Massachusetts, he said.

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.

Boston's 7-day weather forecast

sunMay 22
Partly Sunny with Showers
Partly sunny with showers89 °/61 °
todayMay 23
Intermittent Clouds
Intermittent clouds68 °/55 °
tuesMay 24
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny60 °/50 °
wedMay 25
Intermittent Clouds
Intermittent clouds64 °/53 °
thursMay 26
Cloudy
Cloudy69 °/61 °
friMay 27
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms72 °/59 °
satMay 28
Intermittent Clouds
Intermittent clouds71 °/56 °

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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75°Partly cloudy

HIGH 89° / LOW 63°

Partly Cloudy
  • feels like72°F
  • humidity70%
  • precipitation44%
  • wind5 MPH W
  • visibility10 MI

Hourly Forecast

Thunderstorms70°44%2AM
Cloudy67°18%3AM
Mostly Cloudy65°14%4AM
Mostly Cloudy65°16%5AM

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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With extreme heat increasingly in the forecast, how can we adapt?

As climate change progresses, heat waves like the one that has settled over New England this week are expected to become even more common. Chelsea hopes to significantly reduce extreme heat with some carefully selected low-tech strategies that can be exported to other communities.

Boston’s ‘heat islands’ turn lower-income neighborhoods from hot to insufferable

In a recent city report, officials noted that temperatures in leafier neighborhoods are often significantly lower than in more densely populated areas.

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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Dave Epstein | Forecast
Nick Sheer, a Texas native, didn’t think the heat was anything special as he relaxed on Roberto Clemente Field in the Fenway during high temperatures in August 2021. As if trying to make up for a month rain all at once, a heat wave settled on Boston and drove temperatures into the 90s.

Prepare for a scorcher. We could even break the all-time record for the month of May.

Temperatures will steadily rise through the day on Saturday and stay high Sunday.

Dave Epstein | Forecast
It will be time to head to the beach this weekend.

Enjoy the perfect weather before heat arrives on Saturday

Get ready for some near-record heat this weekend.

Colie Bailey, a dog walker with Boston for the Dogs, walked some dogs through Pope John Paul II Park Reservation in Boston in 2021.

Thunderstorms are rolling across Mass. Monday evening. These maps show what to expect.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Massachusetts until 11 p.m. Monday as storms make their way across the region.

In this collection of photos, the moon is shown during a full lunar eclipse (upper left) and then at various stages as it emerges from the earth's shadow.

Photos: Last night’s lunar eclipse dazzles earthbound viewers

The vibrant night sky display captivated viewers all over the world.

Forecast | Dave Epstein
A total lunar eclipse is seen during the first blood moon of the year.

With record-tying heat behind us, an eclipse loomed on Sunday night

There are quite a few things to talk about, even with the record-tying heat yesterday now behind us. Boston reached 86 degrees, which was the same as the record temperature for the date set back in 1879.

Dave Epstein | Forecast
Sunshine and warm temperatures will make the Esplanade in Boston a nice place to be this weekend.

Warmth and humidity here to stay throughout weekend

By the time we get to the middle of summer most of us are at least acclimated somewhat to temperatures in the 80s and dew points in the 60s. But this early in the season you might be feeling like it’s a bit much.

Scientists have captured the first-ever picture of the black hole at the center of our galaxy.

Scientists unveil first-ever picture of supermassive black hole at center of Milky Way

A team of scientists that included researchers from Harvard on Thursday unveiled the first-ever picture of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.

Forecast | Dave Epstein
There'll been plenty of sunshine and warm weather upcoming for flowers but there are concerns about how little rain the region has seen recently.

As warm weather establishes itself, so does a bit of a dry spell

The lack of rain just means there’s a lot of pollen in the air in Greater Boston and you may notice it’s a little dusty. But if you’re a gardener, whether you’re trying to start a lawn or a bunch of seeds, it’s been really quite difficult.