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Updated 6/24/25 3:40 p.m.
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Temperatures in Boston hit 100 degrees on Tuesday, tying a record for the hottest day ever recorded in June, according to the National Weather Service. CBS News Boston's Eric Fisher has even seen temperatures rise to 101. Officials are making sure residents keep cool and stay safe.
The majority of the state has been under an Extreme Heat Warning since Sunday, which goes until 8 p.m. Tuesday night.
To prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke, the NWS recommends drinking plenty of fluids, finding places with air conditioning or cooling, limiting strenuous activity outdoors and wearing light color and lightweight clothing.
The NWS says symptoms of heat exhaustion include dizziness, thirst, sweating, nausea and weakness. If you’re experiencing heat exhaustion, the NWS says to move to a cooler area, loosen clothes and sip cool water.
Heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke, which requires medical attention. It can cause confusion, dizziness or loss of consciousness.
Pets also need special attention during the heatwave. The Animal Rescue League of Boston says to leave pets in cool, low-humidity rooms whenever possible, keep a bowl of water accessible at all times and to never leave your pet unattended inside a car, even if the air conditioning is on and the windows are cracked.
If you have to take your pet outside, ARL says to find a shady spot with ample air flow.
Wednesday will still be pretty hot in Boston, with AccuWeather predicting highs in the 90s. Temperatures around Boston will really cool down throughout the rest of the week, with Accuweather predicting highs near 70 degrees on Thursday and 68 degrees on Friday.