Triple‑digit heat is expected Friday; cooling centers are open and scattered storms are possible tonight.

After heavy rain sent a combined sewer overflow into Nahant Bay, Swampscott and Lynn warned beachgoers to avoid King’s Beach for at least 48 hours while tests and inspections proceed.

Back-to-back outages left Somerville residents without air conditioning during a heat emergency; city libraries, pools and mutual-aid groups scrambled to help.

Triple‑digit heat will bake Boston today with an Extreme Heat Warning and an ozone alert. Cooling centers are open and isolated afternoon storms are possible.

NWS warned of quarter‑size hail and 60 mph gusts across parts of western Massachusetts; officials urged shelter and to monitor local updates.

An Extreme Heat Warning runs 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 1 through 8 p.m. Saturday, July 4. Expect upper-90s highs, heat indexes above 100 and cooling centers across the city.

Four Wareham beaches were closed after state tests found elevated bacteria levels. Officials say follow-up sampling is underway.

Dangerous heat builds in Boston this week; NWS warns highs near 99°F and little nighttime relief. Cooling centers and safety tips are available from the city.

A whale carcass washed ashore north of Town Beach on Block Island; officials urge people to keep their distance while responders assess the scene.

A huge white shark was photographed feeding on a 30-foot humpback off Coxes Ledge near Rhode Island. Scientists are checking tagging and video data to see who else showed up.

An Extreme Heat Watch covers Boston Wednesday–Friday. Highs will climb into the 90s with little overnight relief.

State prosecutors say Holtec mishandled asbestos at Pilgrim; a consent judgment requires up to $125,000 in penalties with part earmarked for environmental justice projects.

Dense fog at Logan this morning with a high near 73°F. Heat likely Wednesday–Friday; plan ahead.