More heat and sun mark the first day of summer

Summer time formally begins Saturday with a weekend of heat and daylight sweeping Massachusetts.

The brand new season begins at 5:43 p.m. when the summer time solstice begins, in line with the Nationwide Climate Service in Norton. The summer time solstice is the longest day of the yr when the solar takes its widest path via the sky.

The climate service is reminding Massachusetts residents to remain cool as weekend temperatures attain the low 90s inland and low 80s on the Cape and Islands.

“It’s going to really feel like summer-like heat in the present day and tomorrow,” mentioned Invoice Leatham, a meteorologist on the Nationwide Climate Service in Norton. “Of us heading outdoors ought to attempt to keep away from strenuous actions, put on lighter clothes, and ensure to have loads of water and fluids.”

Boston is anticipated to hit 90 levels Saturday with no precipitation, in line with the climate service. Central and Western Massachusetts will hit the higher 80s and should get a short bathe or thunderstorm Saturday afternoon.

 

The climate will stay sunny and heat Sunday as temperatures hit the low 90s.

“The nice and cozy temperatures and muggy really feel proceed into Tuesday. It doesn’t appear like till later this week that we’ll see a break from the warmth. One of the best shot of any precipitation is on Wednesday in Western and Central Massachusetts,” Leatham mentioned.

Temperatures in Boston are anticipated to achieve the low 90s all through the week earlier than cooling off to the low 80s Thursday, in line with the climate service. A chilly entrance is ready to maneuver via Massachusetts Thursday.

The climate service is warning beachgoers to drink water as seashores reopen Saturday.

“Of us ought to ensure that they've sunscreen to keep away from getting sunburnt, drink loads of fluids, and take it simple. If it’s beginning to get scorching, go indoors into some form of air con,” Leatham mentioned.