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

WAYLAND, 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 cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. West wind around 7 mph.

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

Thursday: A chance of showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

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

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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