A pleasant warmth is in place in New England ahead of record heat Thursday and sweltering humidity Friday.  Full details in the forecast video and remember, in addition to the NBC10 Boston and NECN station apps, to download my personal Matt Noyes Weather app to communicate directly with me!

Today (Wednesday):  Mostly sunny, PM fair weather clouds may drop an isolated sprinkle. Highs in the 80s. Light and variable wind, sea breezes.

Overnight Wednesday Night:  Areas of clouds and fog late. Lows in the 60s. Southwest wind 2-6 mph.

Thursday:  AM areas of fog to hot & humid sun. Record heat with highs 95-100, First Alert for heat index 100°+. Southwest wind 8-16 mph.

Friday:  Hot and humid with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms, some of which will be strong, particularly in Northern New England. Highs in the 90s, heat index around 100°. Southwest wind 5-15 mph.