EXTREME HEAT

As the warming Earth sizzled through a week with four of the hottest days ever measured, the world focused on cold hard numbers that showed the average daily temperature for the entire planet.

The number of heat-related deaths in Texas is rising among residents who lost power during Hurricane Beryl.

“At the end of the day, her dog saved her life by barking to alert our officer and K-9 Kip,” the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said.

Over 300 deaths suspected to be linked to this summer’s record-breaking heat wave are being investigated in a single Arizona County, official statistics showed Thursday morning.

From the strain our air conditioners put on our wallets and our power grid, to the ripple effects across transportation networks, this extreme heat isn’t just dangerous to our health, it’s costing our economy. Hot temperatures over long periods of time can strain the electric grid, cause transportation delays and even put kinks in the supply chain. Weather insurance...

Hot weather is dangerous to public health, but it also has major economic effects.

With temperatures soaring into the 90s, those working outside need to take additional precautions throughout the day.   “We got guys rolling right now and they’re just sweating sitting – so I keep an eye on them,” said Nick Kelliher, a construction foreman for Hatch Asphalt Management.  Kelliher’s been working outside for 15 years and knows the challenges construction workers...

Wednesday night: Mild. Partly cloudy. Low: 73. Thursday: First Alert. Hot and humid. Partly cloudy. High: 95. Friday: Partly cloudy. Humid. Afternoon shower. High: 83.

With temperatures settling in above 90 degrees, the staff at zoos are focused on keeping their residents cool, and while the work is busy, it’s also time for a little fun. The bush dogs at the Stone Zoo took a dip in the pool in their enclosure. While not every habitat has such luxurious accommodations, Zoo New England says at…

With temperatures settling in above 90 degrees, the staff at zoos are focused on keeping their residents cool, and while the work is busy, it’s also time for a little fun.

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Amid the heat wave, many neighborhoods have set up cooling centers for their residents. Mayor Michelle Wu declared a heat emergency in Boston from Tuesday through Thursday this week. In addition, she announced 16 cooling centers located in community buildings. Other places to stay cool include 21 pools and splash pads operated by the city and state-owned pools. “Having a…

Severe thunderstorm warnings were in effect in parts of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine, but they have since expired. You can see the latest severe weather alerts here. The heat is on!  We are amid the hottest temperatures we’ve seen so far this year and summer officially hasn’t really started yet — or has it?  Technically, the answer...

Wednesday: First Alert. Partly Cloudy. Scattered Rain. High: 95. Overnight: Mild. Partly Cloudy. Low: 73. Thursday: First Alert. Hot & Humid. Partly Cloudy. High: 95. Friday: Partly Cloudy. Humid. Afternoon Shower. High: 83.

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Tuesday night: Warm and muggy. Partly cloudy. Low: 71. Wednesday: First Alert. Hot and humid. Partly cloudy. High: 95. Thursday: First Alert. Sunny. Hot. Afternoon shower. High: 99.

Tuesday night: Warm and muggy. Partly cloudy. Low: 71. Wednesday: First Alert. Hot and humid. Partly cloudy. High: 95. Thursday: First Alert. Sunny. Hot. Afternoon shower. High: 99.

Tuesday evening: Partly Cloudy. Temps in the 80s. Overnight Tuesday night: Warm & muggy. Partly Cloudy. Low: 71. Wednesday: First Alert. Hot & Humid. Partly Cloudy. High: 95. Thursday: First Alert. Sunny. Hot. Afternoon Shower. High: 99.

Tuesday: Partly Cloudy. Dry. High: 92.
Overnight Tuesday night: Mild. Partly Cloudy. Low: 71.
Wednesday: First Alert. Hot & Humid. Partly Cloudy. High: 95
Thursday: First Alert. Sunny. Hot. Afternoon Shower. High: 99.

It’s time to sizzle. Tuesday is day one of high temperatures in the 90s. Blazing sun will make for a somewhat typical hot summer day, but Wednesday and Thursday take the cake as the hottest of the hot in this spell. A fiery hot ridge of high pressure will crest over New England in the upper atmosphere, catapulting both...

With a possible heat wave headed to Boston this week, Mayor Michelle Wu has issued a heat emergency for the city from Tuesday through Thursday. The forecast puts high temperatures in Boston in the 90s from Tuesday through at least Thursday — Thursday may tie the record of 98 degrees — and much of the region is under a heat…

Thursday night: Mild. Partly cloudy. Low: 66. Friday: First Alert. Warm and humid. Afternoon rain. High: 85. Saturday: Partly cloudy. Afternoon sun. High: 74.