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

Much of the state is experiencing a third day of a heat wave that has already broken records in Boston and Worcester.Boston ...

A recent heat wave in western Massachusetts caused residents to change their outdoor plans and stay indoors due to health concerns.

Governor Healey’s energy bill aims to cut costs but faces backlash over rising utility fees and clean energy goals.

Thousands of homes and businesses are without power in Massachusetts as blistering summer heat grips the region for a second ...

Two firefighters battling a house blaze were transported to the hospital for heat exhaustion, as temps surged past 100 degrees on Tuesday. Norfolk Fire and Police on Tuesday morning responded to a ...

A massive heat dome that sparked the first major heat wave of the summer brought record-breaking temperatures to cities from ...

Heat stroke: This is a medical emergency. Signs include very high body temperature, confusion, loss of consciousness and ...

As previous disasters have laid bare the US’ vulnerabilities to other types of extreme weather, this week is revealing ...

At 8:03 p.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory in effect until Wednesday at 7 p.m. for ...

She added, "On Wednesday, it'll be quite hot, but the difference is the heat index won't be as high. In other words, it won't ...

It's going to be another scorcher in Massachusetts as the heat wave, which has broken records and triggered heat advisories around the state, continues.. Tuesday is expected to be the hottest day ...