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Friday, July 3 – Peak of the heat wave

Very little change is expected. Temperatures remain in the upper 90s with dew points in the 70s, resulting in heat index values exceeding 100°F once again. A few thunderstorms may develop late in the day or during the evening, with a few capable of producing damaging winds.

• High: 96–99°F | Low: 74–77°F | Wind: WSW 5–10 mph • Sky: Mostly sunny becoming partly cloudy • Precipitation: 30%

Dangerous heat and oppressive humidity continue under mostly sunny skies. Afternoon temperatures near 100°F combined with dew points in the 70s will produce heat index values between 100–110°F. A few thunderstorms may develop late in the day or during the evening, with isolated damaging wind gusts possible.

High: 98–101°F | Low: 74–77°F | Wind: W 7–13 mph, gusts to 23 mph | Sky: Mostly sunny becoming partly cloudy | Precipitation: 30%

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Matthew Moll is a degreed meteorologist, founder of New England Weather Consulting, and a member of both the American Meteorological Society (AMS) and National Weather Association (NWA). He provides hyper-local, science-backed forecasts for communities across Massachusetts.

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