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Boston Faces Sweltering Heat and Severe Storm Threat

7/26/2025

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Boston Faces Heat

Boston is bracing for a sweltering Friday, with temperatures soaring into the mid-90s and a heat advisory in effect until 8 p.m. As severe thunderstorms loom between 2-8 p.m., residents should prepare for potential damaging winds and heavy rain. Relief arrives with cooler, drier air on Saturday, but Sunday could bring more stormy weather.

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New York Faces Heat

New York City sweltered under a scorching heat dome on Friday, with the mercury soaring to a blistering 106 degrees. A heat advisory warned residents, particularly the vulnerable, of perilous conditions. As the day progressed, severe thunderstorms loomed, threatening wind gusts of 59 mph. Relief is on the horizon with cooler temperatures expected this weekend.

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Boston Faces Heat

Boston is bracing for a sweltering Friday, with temperatures soaring into the mid-90s and a heat advisory in effect until 8 p.m. As severe thunderstorms loom between 2-8 p.m., residents should prepare for potential damaging winds and heavy rain. Relief arrives with cooler, drier air on Saturday, but Sunday could bring more stormy weather.

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