Summer temperatures have officially arrived in Tolland!
According to Weather.com, the high will soar to 96°F on Thursday. A heat advisory is in effect for the area until 7 p.m.
Workers completing projects outside are getting the worst of it. A Gerber Construction, Inc. employee, working on the parking lot, said that scorching summer weather can make the day tough.
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"You go easy on days like today," he said. He recommended drinking lots of water and taking breaks in order to stay safe in the heat.
Residents can find some relief in the , and of course, a dip in the pool or a stop for ice cream can take the edge off of the sweltering day.
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Friday's forecast calls for morning sunshine, scattered storms in the afternoon and a high of 88°F.
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