A fireworks accident scorched a stretch of Quincy dunes, leaving neighbors worried about ash, chemical fallout and protected shorebirds.

Hazy skies settle over Boston with a Heat Advisory through Wednesday evening and a high risk for rip currents at south-facing beaches.

Nearly 30 bottlenose dolphins stranded off Brewster in what responders called the largest bottlenose mass stranding in Massachusetts; crews worked through the day to herd survivors offshore.

Heat Advisory 11 a.m. Tuesday–8 p.m. Wednesday with mid‑90s inland. Cooling centers and pools will open; expect gusty winds and rip‑current risk at south‑facing beaches.

A Heat Advisory covers much of southern New England Tuesday–Wednesday. Expect mid‑90s highs, heat index values over 100°F, and warm nights with little relief.

Comfortable, mostly sunny weekend in Boston with highs near 81°F. Hotter, more humid conditions are expected by midweek.

Highs near 88°F today with a late‑afternoon chance of scattered storms. Dry, cooler weekend ahead before another hot spell midweek.

Mostly sunny and mid-70s Wednesday. Boaters: Small Craft Advisory through 8 PM.

Dense fog and steady showers this morning. Expect slow commutes, ponding in low areas, and Small Craft Advisories for many coastal waters.

A Chestnut Hill–based group launched a free live wildfire map with address alerts as 2026's fire season intensifies.

A Flood Watch was expanded overnight for much of southeast Massachusetts. Heavy bands of rain late Monday night into Tuesday could cause flash flooding and coastal rough seas.

Partly sunny and near 81°F today. Heavy downpours could bring localized flooding Monday night into Tuesday.

Belmont shifted its July 4 cooling center to the Morrissey Hall room at the Belmont Public Library as an extreme heat watch affects the region.