SUMMER HEAT

Jul 02 2025WEATHER

Boston's Weather: From Storms to Sunshine for the 4th

Boston has been through a hot and stormy day, but things are looking up for the holiday weekend. The weather is changing, and not all at once. A cold front is moving in, bringing clouds and a few showers to the Cape and Islands. The rest of Greater Boston will see some sunshine peeking through the clouds. But don't expect it to feel cooler right away. Temperatures w...

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Oct 02 2024ENVIRONMENT

Japan's September Heatwave: A Wake-Up Call

In Japan, last month was the second-hottest September ever recorded. The eastern and western coasts broke their own records for average temperatures. The nation as a whole saw an increase of 2.52 degrees Celsius compared to the usual average. This is just behind last year's record since 1898, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The cause? A strange shift i...

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