Chelsea, Massachusetts, is plagued by what is known as the Urban Heat Island effect, in which pavement and vehicles soak up and radiate heat.

Here we go again! We’re tracking more extreme heat here in Boston before cooler weather moves in just in time for the weekend ...

As extreme heat and humidity continue to grip the region, residents are reminded to take precautions to stay safe.

With sweltering conditions bearing down on the city once again, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has declared the city’s second heat ...

A heat advisory is in effect in Boston and several other Massachusetts communities through 7 p.m. on July 17. The National ...

Boston experiences typical July weather with temps in the 70s following historic June heat wave that hit 102°F. Get the ...

Another round of heat is moving in, and health experts say the high humidity is going to make the conditions even more oppressive. Boston-area emergency rooms are already reporting a spike in ...

AI could be used to comb through electronic health records and warn vulnerable people about dangerous heat waves ...

Life-threatening heat is enveloping the eastern U.S., with some cities bracing for what could be their highest temperatures ...

Two Bridgewater women face animal cruelty charges after two dogs died from extreme heat exposure in a sealed vehicle, ...

Extreme heat is impacting states across the country. See maps of high temperature forecasts and heat index levels.

Police in Attleboro are turning to the public for help identifying a man who they say left a dog tied to a trash can in the ...