Boston hits 100 as thunderstorms threaten July 4th fireworks
Boston hit a record high temperature on Thursday, but thunderstorms could be on the horizon for July 4th, threatening fireworks displays across Massachusetts.
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Terry Eliasen is a meteorologist and executive producer of the WBZ-TV Weather Team. He has worked at WBZ for more than 20 years. Terry is a graduate of the meteorology program at UMass Lowell.
Boston hit a record high temperature on Thursday, but thunderstorms could be on the horizon for July 4th, threatening fireworks displays across Massachusetts.
There's an Extreme Heat Warning for the Boston area through Saturday with temperatures at or above 100 degrees.
A tornado warning was issued for parts of Massachusetts on Thursday as strong storms moved across the state.
There's good news in the weather forecast for Scotland vs. Haiti, the first World Cup match scheduled at Boston Stadium.
High heat, oppressive humidity and a few thunderstorms are all in the weather forecast for the Boston area Friday.
The northern lights could be visible in parts of Massachusetts tonight due to several huge solar flares.
Spring weather in the Boston area was, in fact, warmer and drier than average.
The Saturday weather forecast in Massachusetts is cold, wet, windy and could even feature snow in part of the state.
There's snow in the weather forecast for the northern mountains of New England this weekend.
The Memorial Day weekend weather forecast calls for rain at times but also chances for sun in the Boston area.
Boston set a new high temperature record on Tuesday, and Wednesday will be another scorcher.
Temperatures are warming up in Boston this week with the city's first 80 and 90-degree days in over 200 days.
Periods of heavy rain are expected throughout the day on Thursday in southern New England.
A super El Niño is quickly brewing, and will likely have a big influence on weather in Massachusetts and around the world.
The Boston Marathon will be run on Monday and the weather forecast for the 2026 race will be better for runners than spectators.