Greater Boston expecting thunderstorms, winds and stifling heat this week

What's left of Hurricane Beryl will bring rain and thunderstorms to Massachusetts this week with little relief from the heat.

Why it matters: The storms could dump a couple of inches of rain across Massachusetts, depending on how Beryl moves up the U.S.

Catch up fast: Beryl made landfall yesterday morning in Texas, battering the state with high winds and floods.

• The flood threat is predicted to stretch as far inland as Missouri and the Ohio Valley as the storm heads northward.

Zoom in: Boston will experience stifling heat and humidity today. It's going to feel like 100 degrees in parts of the state, per the National Weather Service .

• Thunderstorms will likely roll into the Boston area Wednesday and linger through Saturday, the NWS forecast says.

Yes, but: Don't expect the heat to let up.

• Forecasts suggest temperatures will remain in the high 80s throughout the week, despite the rain.

Protip: Don't forget to drink water and dress for the heat, even if it's raining.

• Hospitals tend to be busy in July, between heat- and fireworks-related injuries, per the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association.

Plus: Boston Centers for Family & Youth facilities serve as cooling centers during extreme heat.

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