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June 10, 2008

More record heat likely, ozone alert

The Providence area should push another record high temperature today before the region feels some relief tomorrow.

The mercury should climb to 96 degrees, and that would break the record for the date of 94 degrees set in 1974, according to the National Weather Service in Taunton.

Yesterday, the temperatures hit 97 degrees, breaking the record for the date of 95 degrees in 1984.

The state Department of Environmental Management has issued an air quality alert, meaning that ground level ozone concentrations could exceed unhealthy levels.

All Rhode Island Public Transit Authority routes, except for special services, are free today because of the high ozone levels.

After the worst of the heat and humidity today, a cold front should bring some relief tomorrow. Still, tomorrow's high should reach 88 degrees. Cooler conditions should move in later this week.

The record heat has prompted some schools to cancel classes today or call off school early. Check the list.

This morning, areas of fog should clear by 9 a.m. and then it will be sunny with a west wind of 10 mph. shifting and coming from south.

Scattered showers should move in late tonight and the temperature should fall to about 65 degrees.

For more weather, see projo.com/weather.

Tips on coping with the heat.

Posted by Jack Perry  at 7:01 AM | Permalink

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