Heat Wave Coming To Shrewsbury: How Long Will It Last?

SHREWSBURY, MA — Get ready for a week of heat you won't be able to escape, even at night.

The first real heat wave of summer 2022 will begin in Massachusetts on Tuesday, and it'll be a long one: temperatures will be near or above 90 degrees every day through Sunday, according to forecasts.

The heat will be slightly worse in inland and southern Massachusetts this week. The heat index in Worcester, for example, could reach 98 and 99 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday. Boston will hit 96 and 98 on those same days.

There won't be much relief when the sun sets each night. Temperatures will remain in the 70s during overnight hours. Most of this week will also be sunny, with a chance of rain showers on Thursday, according to forecasts.

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Here's a look at the next six days from the National Weather Service:

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. West wind around 7 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Thursday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. West wind around 8 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 8 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind around 7 mph.

Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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