A heat wave is expected to hit southern New England, with temperatures possibly reaching 100 degrees by Wednesday. Monday will be a beautiful, but noticeably hotter summer day across the region, with plenty of sunshine and afternoon temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and low 90s.
Heat Wave Details
Humidity will begin to increase compared to the pleasant weekend, but most of the region will stay dry. A brief shower or storm is possible across the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire late in the day. By Wednesday, the heat and humidity will build, making it feel closer to 105 degrees at times.
Thursday will bring drier air, with highs staying in the 90s, and Friday will see temperatures fall to the upper 80s and low 90s. The weekend is expected to be much closer to normal, with highs in the low 80s, but there may be showers.
Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.
