As you are well aware while reading this, it is hot. The National Weather Service declared an Extreme Heat Watch for the South Coast. Along with much of the eastern half of the nation, over 250 million Americans will be under the oppressive heat of a “heat dome,” not unlike what Europe has endured the last week, throughout the latter half of the week and into the holiday weekend.
Beginning on Wednesday, the temperature rapidly climbs, and while kids are out of school, it is recommended you stay hydrated and spend time in shade where possible.
The brunt of the Sun’s wrath will come on Friday, July 3, with the max temperature being 95°. The temperature differences between the Tri-Town members is marginal, with and the saving grace Marion and Mattapoisett could feel from the sea-borne breeze will be cut by low wind speeds. The high temperature is coupled with a “very high” max UV index of 10.0, meaning there won’t be a cloud in the sky. There will also be high humidity, making the heat index, or “real feel,” come in at around 105°. Even in the shade, it will feel roughly 100°.
On the holiday on Saturday, July 4, the heat doesn’t quite let up, though the chances of thunderstorms go up. Though it is a holiday that necessitates time spent outside, temperatures will still remain in the 80s into the night and the time of fireworks, so plan accordingly and again, stay hydrated!
Finally, on Sunday, the heat watch is dropped and we fall to a measly 86° high, with daytime temps across the Tri-Town remaining in the 80s throughout the week.
By Sam Bishop