Oppressive Heat Returns: How Hot Sudbury Will Get

SUDBURY, MA — The region will be in for another round of high heat this week, with temperatures peaking at or near triple digits on Thursday, according to forecasts.

Although temperatures will remain relatively high in Massachusetts through the weekend, this week's stretch of oppressive heat will be shorter than the wave that stuck around for five days at the end of July.

The best chance for record-breaking heat in Massachusetts is in the Lowell area, where the heat index could hit 105 on Thursday, according to forecasts. But other parts of the state will be close behind with heat indices in Boston at 101, Worcester at 99 and Springfield at 103.

Here's the late week forecast for Sudbury from AccuWeather:

• Wednesday: High of 88, mostly sunny
• Thursday: High of 100, mostly sunny and humid
• Friday: High of 92, humid with a chance of a thunderstorm

Stay safe in high heat

Sudbury had not announced any specific cooling centers as of Tuesday. The town typically directs residents to either the senior center or the library during daytime hours to find air conditioning.

A reminder that visitors to the Atkinson Pool may see parking changes due to the start of a renovation of the Fairbank Community Center.

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency also has tips to stay safe in extreme heat.