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The Heat And Humidity In Boston This Summer Is Nearing Record Levels. Is This The New Normal?

BOSTON - We are just about at the halfway point of meteorological summer (June-July-August) in Massachusetts and so far, the main story has been the excessive heat and humidity.

Thanks to the excessive heat in the last 10 days, Boston is now tied for the warmest summer to date. Worcester is number two and at the Blue Hill Observatory in Milton it's number one. 

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In Boston, it has been the high humidity and, in turn, the warm nights that have tipped the scales so far. This month is on pace to be the most humid July on record (July 2023 is third on the list). And, as of this writing, Boston has had nine consecutive nights with low temperatures of 70 or higher. 

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This begs the question... Is THIS the new normal? Are we destined for a climate more like the deep South in the summertime when it comes to humidity?

At this point, the sample size is simply too small to make that leap. In fact, July of 2022 was one of the driest Julys on record.

However, there is no denying that not only is our planet warming, but the oceans are at all-time record warm levels. This means more available moisture in the atmosphere and certainly plays a part in the humidity levels and the excessive amounts of rain that we tend to get much more frequently of late.

If you head west of Boston, away from the occasional cooling ocean breezes, the heat has been even more dramatic in the last few weeks. Boston has had four days of 90+ in July.

Just a few miles inland, towns like Bedford have hit 90 on nine of the last 11 days. Fitchburg has done it on 11 of 13 days.

When will we get cooler weather in Boston?

There is relief in sight! 

Look at the high temperature map for Thursday across central and eastern Massachusetts - there are no 90s.

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In order to get there, we will have to endure one more night of thunderstorms.

The highest threat Wednesday night lies between 6 and 10 p.M. In central and eastern Massachusetts.

There may be some briefly heavy downpours and scattered, strong, straight-line wind gusts.

Here's when the humidity will drop in Boston

Thursday will be our transition day. There will be some lingering showers and humidity in the morning, but the skies and the air itself will be clearing and drying during the second half of the day. Dew points will plunge and be in the 50s by Friday and Saturday, a HUGE change.  

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The upcoming weekend looks fabulous! High temperatures will remain above average, in the mid to upper 80s, but the air will be much drier. There is only a very slight chance of a thunderstorm on Sunday, most of the area will remain dry right through Monday.  

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Terry Eliasen, Exec. Weather Producer

Terry Eliasen is a meteorologist and executive producer of the WBZ-TV Weather Team. He has worked at WBZ for more than 20 years.


Cheer On College Hockey Players At The Beanpot Tournament

Sports Boston College and Boston University playing in the Beanpot tournament at TD Garden in 2020. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff

The annual hockey tournament between Boston's four major college hockey teams returns to the Garden on the first two Monday nights in February. For this year's Men's Beanpot, the Harvard Crimson plays the Northeastern Huskies on Feb. 5 at 5 p.M. And the Boston University Terriers play the Boston College Eagles at 8 p.M. Then, on Monday, Feb. 12, the Garden holds the consolation game at 4:30 p.M. And the championship at 7:30 p.M.

Boston's "social event of the winter season" was first held in 1952 at the Boston Arena (now Northeastern's Matthews Arena), and has been held each winter since at the Garden. Today, it's a Boston sports tradition, the four teams battling it out for the Beanpot trophy and bragging rights. 

The Women's Beanpot, first held in 1979, has traditionally taken place at one of the competing schools in a rotating fashion. But this year, the consolation and championship games happen at the Garden on Jan. 23 at 5 p.M. And 8 p.M., respectively. The semi-finals take place at Harvard's Bright-Landry Hockey Center on Jan. 16.

Last year's champions were the Northeastern Huskies in both the men's and women's games, while the BU Terriers have won the most men's championships (33 in total), and the Huskies have taken home the most women's championships (17 in total). 

Dunkin' Donuts sponsors both the men's and women's Beanpots this year, and NESN will broadcast the games. Tickets for all Beanpot games at the Garden are currently on sale at Ticketmaster.

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Homes For Sale Near Some Of Boston's Favorite French Restaurants

CONDO FEE $703 a month

BEDROOMS 1 BATHS 1

LAST SOLD FOR $187,000 in 1997

PROS This south-facing unit with central air, refinished hardwood floors, and 10-foot ceilings is on the fourth floor of an elegant 1920 elevator building on the corner of Mass. Ave.—and steps from both Deuxave and Café Sauvage. Left of the entry hall, the living room is bathed in sunlight from oversized bay windows, and the nearby kitchen is updated with granite counters and new stainless appliances. Right of the entryway, there's a laundry closet outside the bath, and the bedroom features double closets and views of the Prudential tower. Amenities include a deeded storage unit, on-site concierge, laundry and bike rooms, and a shared roof deck offering 360-degree views of the city skyline and Charles River. CONS The kitchen is pretty compact.

Leavitt + Co, Compass, 617-285-5884, leavittandcompany.Com

$1,295,000

66 WALTHAM STREET #42 / SOUTH END

SQUARE FEET 941

CONDO FEE $469 a month

BEDROOMS 2 BATHS 1

LAST SOLD FOR $1,200,000 in 2022

PROS A block away from Aquitaine and Frenchie Wine Bistro, this unit with high ceilings, crown molding, and central air is on the second floor of a turn-of-the-20th-century brick midrise. Left of an entry hall with black and white checkered marble tile, the large living room features a carved marble fireplace, bay windows, hardwood floors, and built-in shelves. Off the adjacent dining room, the updated galley kitchen has granite counters, contemporary cabinets, farmhouse sink, stainless appliances, and recessed lights. Down the hall, there's a spacious newer bath with marble floors. The two carpeted bedrooms both have custom closet organizers; the larger has laundry and bay windows. CONS No outdoor space, but Ringgold Park is just across the street.

Valerie Post, Engel & Völkers Boston, 617-908-4000,

valerie.Post@evrealestate.Com

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