HEAT ADVISORY: Temperatures to feel like over 105 degrees in Massachusetts heat wave

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The 22News Storm Team has issued a Weather Alert through Friday for excessive heat.

An Excessive Heat Watch is in effect for eastern Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties from Wednesday afternoon until Friday evening. The Heat Index could make it feel like it’s around 105 degrees or more.

Live Heat Index

A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of western Massachusetts Tuesday afternoon and evening and for Berkshire County, western Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties from Tuesday afternoon until Friday evening for Heat Index values around 95 to 105 degrees.

7 Day Forecast

The real heat and humidity arrives today. Skies will be partly sunny with highs in the low to mid 90s. The Heat Index will make it feel like it’s around 100 degrees. There is the chance for a late day/evening shower but most will stay dry.

Tonight will be partly cloudy and muggy with lows in the mid to upper 60s to around 70 degrees.

The excessive heat and humidity will continue through the end of the week with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s to around 100 degrees. Heat index values at times this week will be 100+ degrees.

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Chris Bouzakis is a meteorologist who has been a part of the 22News team since 2021. Follow Chris on X @ChrisBouzakis and view his bio to see more of his work.

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