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Boston heat hits 100 degrees for the first time since 2011, breaking daily record

The storms are finally breaking this truly historic heat wave.

Heat wave in Boston, the place to be was on the waterfront in East Boston to cool off. (David L Ryan/Globe Staff )

June 30, 2021

Though a break is finally coming, it’s been a week of record high temperatures in the Boston area.

On Wednesday, Boston hit 100 degrees for the first time since July 22, 2011, National Weather Service Boston meteorologist Bill Simpson told Boston.com. June 30 also broke the previous daily record of 95 degrees set back in 1945.

[2 pm observed temps] dangerous #heat with record highs across MA, RI & CT! Currently 97 at #Boston/Logan, a new record for the day. #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx #Hartford #Providence #Worcester pic.twitter.com/GCWj8GnXp4
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) June 30, 2021

TRIPLE DIGIT HEAT!

Boston reached a record-setting 100° at 2:20PM! The last time we reached triple digit heat was July 22nd, 2011. pic.twitter.com/IWIWtVmasg
— Jackie Layer 7News (@JackieLayerOn7) June 30, 2021

Boston tied the daily record on Monday set in 1901 and 1991, and tied the daily record set in 1933 on Tuesday.

This season will not break the record for hottest ever, Simpson said.

“Since we’re 90 and above today, the last day of the month, that’ll be 11 days for 90 and above for the season thus far,” he said. “Now the record, up through today, would be 12 days of 90 and above ending June 30, 1976.”

With storms coming, the heat is finally breaking, make sure to remember thunderstorm and lightning safety.

[Lightning Safety] We are expecting numerous thunderstorms to impact the region between 2 and 10 pm this evening. These storms will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, street flooding, and dangerous cloud to ground lightning. Remember, when thunder roars go indoors! pic.twitter.com/OxaFrZVspG
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) June 30, 2021