'Slow Down And Pay Attention': Boston EMS Issues Heat Wave Warning
Boston EMS Chief James Hooley says heat is "the great equalizer."
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Boston EMS Chief James Hooley says heat is "the great equalizer."
Boston hit 97 degrees on Monday, tying a record for June 28, and record highs may again be challenged in Boston on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sunday will be the first day in the heat wave, with the worst likely on Monday and Tuesday.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said the law does not prevent owners from turning on the AC.
The combination of excessive temperatures and humidity will make it feel between 95 and 100 degrees Tuesday.
Our third straight day over 90 degrees made the "heat wave" official, and quickly pushed the job of staying cool to the top of the priority list.
Across the state, schools with little to no air conditioning let students out after a half day.
Students will be sent home three hours early on both Monday and Tuesday because of the heat.
With dangerous temperatures early this week, some schools in Massachusetts are opting to release students early.
Parents in Lexington say they're relieved the public schools in town are calling it a half-day on Monday.
If you're hoping to escape the heat, you'll have to wait until the end of the week.
The National Weather Service has extended the Heat Advisory through 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Boston will likely be hitting its third heat wave of the season, stretching into Wednesday.
As Boston braces for another heatwave which could last into Wednesday, the city is opening up cooling centers to all residents.
Boston EMS told WBZ-TV a heat wave on top of a pandemic is very challenging to navigate as they respond to emergency calls.
For some commuters, the heat is more than an aggravation – it means transportation delays.
Sunday kicked off what now is the second heatwave of 2019.
Officials are urging people to stay cool and hydrated during the weekend's extreme heat.
The extreme heat was impossible to ignore Saturday.
The heat is on. Temperatures on Friday rose above 90 in the afternoon, meaning the heatwave has officially begun.
With temperatures expected to climb to 100, animal experts are warning people to keep a close eye on their pets.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is declaring a heat emergency as temperatures in the city are expected to approach 100 degrees this weekend.
For Boston EMS, extreme heat means a busy day is ahead.
There is an end in sight! A cold front will snap the heat wave on Thursday after a hot start.
This is fairly unprecedented heat that we are experiencing this week and this summer.
