On the hottest day of the year, Massachusetts faced significant power outages due to extreme temperatures, with over 13,000 residents affected. The heat wave resulted in record-breaking temperatures, including Boston's hottest June day ever at above 100°F, with heat indexes soaring to 110°F. Outages were concentrated in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Middlesex counties, with Westford and Tyngsborough seeing over 10% of their populations without electricity. This event marked the hottest day in Boston since July 1977, highlighting the intense and unusual heat that struck the region.
Tuesday's record high temperatures peaked at over 100°F in Boston, marking it as both the hottest day recorded in June and the fourth warmest day overall.
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency reported over 13,000 customers without power due to the extreme heat, with significant outages in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Middlesex.
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