BOSTON — Massachusetts environmental officials on Sunday are warning residents about potentially unhealthy air quality, as the heat wave peaks with apparent temperatures possibly surging into the 100s across the Boston area.
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an “Air Quality Advisory” across eastern and southeastern counties of the Bay State.
The air quality alert is in effect until 11 p.m. Sunday for eastern areas of Essex County, southern Bristol and Plymouth counties, and Barnstable and Dukes counties.