Is extreme heat the new normal in Boston?
Temperatures aren't just rising during the day. Nights are getting warmer too.
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Temperatures aren't just rising during the day. Nights are getting warmer too.
High school football players in Massachusetts say that the key to practicing during the heat wave is to stay hydrated.
The next two weeks look hot across Massachusetts with very few rain chances showing up on the long-range weather forecast.
As climate change continues to push urban temperatures higher, experts are exploring long-term strategies to make city living more tolerable.
WBZ-TV's Terry Eliasen and Jacob Wycoff break down the forecast for the upcoming week in New England.
WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller spoke with beachgoers in Falmouth who were trying to beat the heat.
Chelsea, Massachusetts, is plagued by what is known as the Urban Heat Island effect, in which pavement and vehicles soak up and radiate heat.
WBZ-TV meteorologists Jason Mikell and Terry Eliasen discuss the heat advisory and the possibility of upcoming storms.
WBZ-TV's Alyssa Andrews, Jacob Wycoff and Terry Eliasen talk about the record-high temperatures set on Tuesday and how Massachusetts has seen a warming trend in all four seasons.
An extreme heat warning has been issued in Massachusetts, as some areas are expected to reach temperatures over 100 degrees. WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka has Tuesday's top stories.
The first heat wave of the summer has hit Boston, and people are braced for it.
The first heat wave of the summer has hit Boston, and people are braced for it.
The first heat wave of the summer has hit Boston, and people are braced for it. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Lexie O’Connor has your latest weather forecast.
Boston has declared a heat emergency from Sunday, June 22 through Tuesday, June 24 due to a forecast calling for extremely hot weather.
People from around New England headed to beaches in Massachusetts as a heat wave swept through the state.
WBZ-TV's Terry Eliasen and Alyssa Andrews have more on what to expect over the next week as summer arrives.
WBZ's Laura Haefeli reports.
Zookeepers at Franklin Park Zoo are making sure their animals are staying cool during the summer heat.
There's a long way to go before there's any real relief from the heat wave baking most of Massachusetts.
The heat advisory for most of Massachusetts has been extended through Wednesday. There's also a daily thunderstorm threat through Saturday.
WBZ's Eric Fisher has your latest weather forecast.
WBZ's Eric Fisher has your latest weather forecast.
The excessive heat and humidity in Massachusetts and most of southern New England has led to a NEXT Weather Alert.
There is no relief from the heat for some people in Massachusetts, even in places where they should be able to find comfort.
As her husband struggled with his own battles, Julie Sutherland knew that her role as caregiver was tantamount to his journey.
Temperatures soared to 96 degrees in Boston on Tuesday, and in one school in the city, students were finding ways to get by with no air conditioning.
A group of good Samaritans, including an off-duty firefighter, rushed into action when an electric vehicle rolled over on I-495 in Plainville, Massachusetts.
Some Cambridge Housing Authority residents are stuck in sweltering temperatures with no air conditioning during the heat on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Looking for fun things to do and eat in New England this summer? Here's what a food editor from Yankee Magazine recommends.
Boston set a new high temperature record on Tuesday, and Wednesday will be another scorcher.
A group of good Samaritans, including an off-duty firefighter, rushed into action when an electric vehicle rolled over on I-495 in Plainville, Massachusetts.
An air quality alert was issued today for Boston and parts of Massachusetts.
Gas prices continue to climb in Massachusetts before travelers hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
The Chelmsford Board of Selectmen voted Monday night to place injured firefighter Nick Spinale on administrative leave, assuring his benefits and pay are covered.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
Argia Mystic Cruises in Mystic, Connecticut is one of the last commercial sailing ships in the region, offering a rare chance to explore the area by sea.
A 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef, and 3-time Chopped champion, Evan Hennessey uses locally farmed and foraged foots to create artistically inspired dishes.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.