Massachusetts, Rhode Island Severe Extreme Heat Warning | Effective 06/30/2026 10:25

Headline: 
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 1:25PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event: 
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 30, 2026 - 10:25am
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 2:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol, Southern Plymouth, Western Franklin, Western Hampden, and Western Hampshire Counties. In Rhode Island, Bristol, Newport, and Washington Counties, except for Block Island. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Instruction: 
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Area Description: 
Western Franklin; Western Hampshire; Western Hampden; Southern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Bristol; Washington; Newport
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boston/Norton MA