BOSTON (WHDH) - The high heat and humidity is sticking around in Massachusetts, leading to dangerously hot conditions across the state.
Temperatures are projected to reach into the low to high 90s through Saturday, which would clinch the state’s third heat wave of the year.
An excessive heat warning has been issued from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday for parts of Middlesex, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Norfolk, Plymouth, Bristol, Worcester, and Suffolk counties.
The heat index will near 105 degrees in those areas.
An excessive heat watch remains in effect through Friday evening.
The remainder of the state, excluding the Cape and the Islands, is under a heat advisory.
Citing an expected increase in ozone levels, state environmental officials also issued an air quality alert, effective until 11 p.m. Thursday, for Eastern Hampden, Eastern Hampshire and Southern Worcester counties.
Many Bay Staters flocked to the ocean to keep cool on Wednesday and Thursday. Hundreds of people could be seen at Nantasket Beach in Hull and Crane’s Beach in Ipswich.
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At New England Base Camp in Milton, kids were being kept in the shade as cooling fans remained on full blast.
Officials at Fenway Park say misting blowers will be available at the gates and fans will be permitted to bring unopened bottles of water to Red Sox games throughout the week. Additional EMT teams will also be on hand.
Boston Mayor Kim Janey has declared a citywide heat emergency and announced the opening of cooling centers.
For those who cannot avoid being outside, experts say to make sure to stay hydrated and in a shaded area.
People are also urged to look out for symptoms of heat-related injuries, such as headaches, nausea, cramps, confusion, and trouble functioning.
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The public is encouraged to check in on the elderly and vulnerable and reminded not to leave pets or children in cars.
Temperatures are expected to fall back into the 80s with lower humidity by Sunday.
Visit the 7Weather page for the latest updates.
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