Extreme Heat Watch: Western Franklin; Western Hampshire; Western Hampden; Southern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Bristol; Washington; Newport

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Extreme Heat Watch — Western Franklin; Western Hampshire; Western Hampden; Southern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Bristol; Washington; Newport Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 95 and 108 degrees. The worst of this heat is expected to be Thursday and Friday...but regardless this will be a prolonged and dangerous heatwave. * WHERE...The Berkshires as well as the south coasts of both Massachusetts and Rhode Island excluding the Cape and Islands. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a prolonged and dangerous heatwave!