Phew, that was scorching!
After record-high temps surged into the 90s over the weekend — and it felt like greater than 100 levels in some spots — the area will get a break from the sweltering warmth within the coming days.
Temps within the Boston space and throughout the Bay State are anticipated to drop 20 to 25 levels following the unseasonably scorching weekend of harmful warmth advisories.
“The heat is fortunately on the way out, and today (Sunday) is the last day of the heat,” stated Andrew Loconto, meteorologist on the National Weather Service’s Boston workplace.
“It’s been hot and really humid for this time of the year,” he stated. “It’s coming a little early this year.”
Worcester on Sunday tied town’s report excessive temp of 90 levels on May 22, which was beforehand set in 1992 and 1911. It was the second straight day that Worcester had tied its report excessive. On Saturday, a record-high temp of 88 levels there tied the outdated report from 1975.
Boston’s temps assorted tremendously throughout town — a couple of 30-degree distinction at one level Sunday afternoon, from the mid-90s to the mid-60s.
It was a lot cooler on the coast for many of the day, however then Boston Logan International Airport had a measurement of 88 levels as the ocean breeze weakened and scorching air rushed in. The 88 levels at Logan neared the report excessive of 93 levels set in 1959.
The hottest warmth index that the National Weather Service reported Sunday afternoon was in Natick, the place it felt like an oppressive 102 levels. Norwood’s warmth index got here in at a brutal 99 levels.
“Prolonged exposure to that heat can really lead to heat-related issues, so frequent breaks in the shade and staying hydrated is really important,” Loconto stated.
Moving forward, a chilly entrance will likely be coming to the area and bringing extra regular temps for this time of yr. The first half of the week needs to be dry and nice.
“It will definitely be more seasonable,” Loconto stated. “A typical late May weather pattern for us.”
Temps on Monday needs to be within the 70s for the inside, and within the 60s alongside the coast.
Tuesday’s temps are anticipated to drop into the 60s for many of the area. Then temps ought to climb again into the 70s for Wednesday.
“Then later in the week, temperatures might warm back up again,” Loconto stated, however added that temps gained’t get near this previous weekend. “There could be scattered showers and thunderstorms around Thursday or Friday, but it’s hard to say right now which day will have a better chance for that.”
Source: www.bostonherald.com”