Heat Advisory – July 14-15, 2026

 

National Weather Service Boston heat advisory graphic showing a Major Heat Risk for most of southern New England from 11 a.m. Tuesday through 8 p.m. Wednesday. The advisory warns of heat index values between 95°F and 103°F and notes that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses. Recommended actions include staying hydrated, limiting strenuous outdoor activity during the afternoon, using air conditioning if available, and wearing lightweight, light-colored clothing. A map highlights most of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, southern New Hampshire, and surrounding areas under the heat advisory, with the Berkshires and Cape Cod/Islands excluded. Graphic updated July 13, 2026 by the National Weather Service Boston.

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Boston area Tuesday, July 14 – Wednesday, July 15. Heat temperatures for the next two days will be in the 90s with high humidity making it feel even warmer.

Boston University will open cooling centers for summer program students and others in the BU community seeking relief from the heat at the following locations.

Cooling Center Locations and Hours of Operation:

  • Questrom School of Business Lobby, 595 Commonwealth Avenue: 7AM-10PM
  • Duan Family Center for Data and Computing Sciences Lobby, 665 Commonwealth Avenue: 7AM-10PM (Card Access after 7PM)
  • George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue: 7AM-Midnight
  • Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground Lobby, 808 Commonwealth Avenue: 9AM-5PM
  • 522 Park Drive Basement Lounge (South Campus Residents Only), 522 Park Drive: 24 hours Note: South Campus location is inaccessible for those with mobility impairments. Students with accessibility concerns should use the GSU location
  • Rich Hall, Room 110 – Cinema Room, 277 Babcock St: 24 hours

BU students, faculty and staff are reminded to take precautions against heat-related illness or injuries. Physical activities or outside work should be limited between 10AM and 3PM and/or when the temperature exceeds 90 degrees. Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. When outside, remember to seek out shaded areas, wear clothing that is light-colored and loose fitting and apply sunscreen.

Please visit the campus map of bottle filling stations.

Students, faculty, or staff who are on campus and believe they may be experiencing a heat-related emergency on the Charles River Campus should call BUPD at 617-353-2121 and 617-358-4444 on the Medical Campus; off campus should call 911.

 

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