Boston will be under a heat emergency for much of the week. Here's when.
As temperatures across Massachusetts climb into the mid-90s this week , Mayor Michelle Wu has issued a heat emergency for Boston beginning Monday, Aug. 11, and lasting through Wednesday, Aug. 13.
The predicted highs for Boston this week are 93 degrees on Monday, 92 degrees on Tuesday, 95 degrees on Wednesday and 90 degrees on Thursday, but some areas of the city may get hotter, according to the National Weather Service.
From Monday to Wednesday, all Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) Cooling Centers will be open during their normal operating hours for people to come in and cool off, Mayor Wu's office said in a Sunday press release . Additional BCYF centers will also be used as cooling centers during this time, and all Boston Public Library locations will be open and available as places to cool off.
Bostonians can also use the splash pads at various parks and playgrounds across the city to keep cool during the heat, and several city pools will be open for swimming, the mayor's office said. You can find a list of open splash pads and pools and information such as their operating hours at Boston.gov/pools . To create a free membership and sign up for a swim session, visit Boston.gov/BCYF-registration .
For tips on how to stay cool and safe in Boston during hot weather, visit boston.gov/heat . To sign up to receive emergency alerts from the city, visit the city's website .
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