WILMINGTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Record-breaking temperatures in Massachusetts Tuesday sent people flocking to beaches around the state and hardware stores to pick up new air conditioners to keep cool in the summer-like heat.
A heat advisory is in affect for much of New England through Wednesday, as temperatures soared into the mid-90s. Medical experts are warning everyone to stay hydrated while in the scorching sun.
“Making sure to wear your sunscreen when you’re outside, wearing a hat, have a water with you,” said Melissa Stephens, a Physicians Assistant at 360 Urgent Care in Wilmington.
Many decided to head out to Carson Beach in South Boston to cool off, playing games in the sand and taking a dip in the water.
Lifeguards are not on duty at most beaches at this point in the season, so to be safe, experts advise beachgoers watch conditions closely for rip currents, have someone designated to watch swimmers from the shoreline, and keep kids close.
The heat also triggered severe thunderstorms that moved across Massachusetts throughout the afternoon and evening hours. The strong winds and heavy rains knocked down trees across the state, even splitting one in half that landed on the roof of a home in Waltham.
In Boston, a tree came down on top of a car on Westland Avenue, and in Cambridge, branches and wires were knocked down on Chestnut Street.
The storms also caused delays on the commuter rail because of a power outage in Boston.
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