BOSTON (WHDH) - A heat advisory remains in place for the majority of Massachusetts as high temperatures and humidity sticks around.
The advisory went into effect Monday for all of the Bay State, excluding Cape Cod and the Islands, and is slated to end at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Temperatures are expected to stay in the mid- to high 90s on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the heat index reaching between 98 and 104 degrees.
The heat fueled several severe thunderstorms across much of the central and western parts of the state. Those storms caused some heavy damage to trees in those areas.
7NEWS Meteorologist Josh Wurster said that Tuesday marked one of the four hottest days ever recorded in June.
Local doctors urged people to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, and stay out of the sun.
“I think water is great. I think sports drinks are fine,” said Dr. Matthew Mostofi, of Tufts Medical Center.
Mostofi also urged the public to check on those in need.
“If you know the elderly neighbor lives next door, it would be nice to check on them,” Mostofi said.
A cooler pattern is on tap heading into the holiday weekend, bringing with it shower chances.
For the latest weather updates, visit the 7Weather page.
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