Heat dome expected to drive record temperatures in Boston area

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Massachusetts and southern New England as a high-pressure ridge is expected to drive temperatures toward 102 °F, with humidity pushing heat indices above 100 °F, the Boston Globe reported. Meteorologists forecast that the heat wave will affect the region from through. Officials advise residents to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities, and seek cooling centers if needed.

The watch remains in effect until the ridge moves eastward and temperatures subside. The anticipated event follows a recent pattern of unusually warm conditions across the Northeast.