US EditionMayor Wu Declares Heat Emergency for City of Boston
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, AUG 11 – Cooling centers, splash pads, and pools will be open to help residents during highs reaching up to 95 degrees, officials said.
- On Monday, August 11, Mayor Michelle Wu declared a heat emergency in the City of Boston from August 11 through August 13 due to forecasted highs of 95 degrees.
- Temperatures across Massachusetts are projected to climb into the mid-90s this week, and the city triggers a heat emergency when the heat index reaches 95 degrees or higher for at least two consecutive days.
- All 36 Boston Centers for Youth & Families cooling centers and Boston Public Library locations will be open, along with splash pads and city pools for relief.
- Recognizing rising health risks, Chief of Emergency Preparedness Adrian Jordan urged residents to “stay well-hydrated, seek out air-conditioned environments” and noted emergency medical services experience a 10 to 15 percent increase in 911 calls.
- A cold front arrives late Thursday, bringing a better chance for scattered showers and slightly cooler temperatures by Friday.
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Boston will be under a heat emergency for much of the week. Here's when.
As temperatures across Massachusetts climb into the mid-90s this week, Mayor Michelle Wu has issued a heat emergency for Boston beginning Monday, Aug. 11, and lasting through Wednesday, Aug. 13.The predicted highs for Boston this week are 93 degrees on Monday, 92 degrees on Tuesday, 95 degrees on Wednesday and 90 degrees on Thursday, but some areas of the city may get hotter, according to the National Weather Service.
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