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Heat Advisory

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY

Heat Advisory issued August 6 at 3:41AM EDT until August 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 99 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern and western Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

* INSTRUCTIONS...Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Expires: August 06 at 6:00 PM EDT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Southern New England 
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Southern New England
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
408 AM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026


.DISCUSSION...

A chance of afternoon thunderstorms returns across interior
southern New England Thursday afternoon and evening, then again
on Friday. Minimum relative humidities will range from 55 to
70 percent Thursday and Friday.


.OUTLOOK...Saturday through Tuesday...

Typical warm and humid mid-summer weather through the period,
with a chance for primarily afternoon and evening showers or
thunderstorms


MAZ015-
Southeast Middlesex MA-
Including the city of Cambridge
408 AM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Mclear       Mclear
Precip Type           None         None         None
Chance Precip (%)     20           20           20
Chance of Thunder (%) 0            0            0
Temp (24h trend)      91 (+3)      73 (+5)      92
RH % (24h trend)      56 (+16)     90 (-10)     52
20ft Wnd AM(mph)      Lgt/Var                   Lgt/Var
20ft Wnd PM(mph)      SW  5        Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt (ft-AGL)   4120         420          5660
Transport Wnd (kts)   W 11         W  7         W 11
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     45320        2940         62260
Max ADI Early         30 Fair      41 Gen Good  39 Fair
Max ADI Late          61 Good      5 Very Poor  77 Good
Max LVORI Early       3            6            1
Max LVORI Late        3            6            1
Min Vsby Early        8            9            7
Min Vsby Late         9            7            8
Sunshine Hours        N/A          N/A          N/A
CWR                   0            0            0

Remarks...None.


.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 90. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Highs in the lower 90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.

.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 60s. West winds around 5 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds
around 5 mph.

Forecast And Data Provided By NOAA-NWS Boston / Norton, MA