Good afternoon, Please find our latest briefing attached regarding the oppressive heat and humidity forecast for our area on Thursday. Heat index values are expected to range from 98°-102°F. Therefore, a heat advisory has been issued from 10 am to 8 pm Thursday for parts of northern Connecticut, northern Rhode Island, and central and eastern Massachusetts. Conditions will improve slightly for Friday before a seasonably cool weekend. Thank you, Meteorologist Kristie Smith If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>