Extreme heat wave in Boston area
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This prolonged heat wave will stretch into Saturday, the Fourth of July with stifling humidity and intermittent storms.
Boston is predicted to experience scattered thunderstorms Thursday night and Friday night, according to the National Weather Service. Lows are expected to dip into the low 70s Thursday night. Highs on Friday are predicted to reach the low 80s.
Scattered thunderstorms and showers are predicted for Boston for the rest of the day on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. There is a chance of rain and storms until 11 p.m. Sunday. Hail and gusty winds are possible during this time.
Madison set a record Wednesday with a low of 79, the highest low for July 1 in the city’s history, according to the National Weather Service.
